Factors Influencing Coexistence of Toenail Onychomycosis With Tinea Pedis and Other Dermatomycoses

Factors influencing coexistence of toenail onychomycosis with tinea pedis and other dermatomycoses: a survey of 2761 patients.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence and factors influencing the presence of concomitant dermatomycoses in patients with toenail onychomycosis. DESIGN Prospective study based on a specially designed questionnaire completed by dermatologists. PATIENTS A total of 2761 patients with toenail onychomycosis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The diagnosis of fungal skin infections was confirmed by direct m...

Vinegar Sock Soak for Tinea Pedis or Onychomycosis.

Safety and efficacy of tinea pedis and onychomycosis treatment in people with diabetes: a systematic review

BACKGROUND Effective treatment of tinea pedis and onychomycosis is crucial for patients with diabetes as these infections may lead to foot ulcers and secondary bacterial infections resulting in eventual lower limb amputation. Although numerous studies have assessed the effectiveness of antifungal drug and treatment regimens, most exclude patients with diabetes and examine otherwise healthy indi...

Tinea Pedis

The Achilles Project Prevalence of Tinea Pedis and Onychomycosis in Malta

Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is a common fungal infection of the feet with the major causative organisms being Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum1. It occurs worldwide, with a greater frequency and severity during the warmer months of the year. The condition is most prevalent in adult men, especially in the presence of excessive perspiration and occlus...