Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes. Common pathogens that cause this condition include Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Trichophyton verrucosum among others. In clinical practice, it is typically classified into three types: 1) Vesicular type, which predominantly occurs on the sole and lateral side, characterized by raised vesicles resembling peas; 2) Hyperkeratotic type, commonly found on the sole, presenting with thickened epidermis, rough skin with scaling, and occasional peeling; 3) Moccasin type, mostly affecting the interdigital space between toes, appearing as scaly reddish maceration.
What Causes Athlete’s Foot
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