Abstract
Background Effective treatment of tinea pedis and onychomycosis is crucial for patients with diabetes as these infections may lead to foot ulcers and 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 individuals. While these studies are useful, results cannot necessarily be extrapolated to patients with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to therefore identify the best evidence-based treatment options for tinea pedis or onychomycosis in people with diabetes.
Highlights
Effective treatment of tinea pedis and onychomycosis is crucial for patients with diabetes as these infections may lead to foot ulcers and eventual lower limb amputation
Preliminary results of this study indicate a scarcity of studies investigating antifungal treatments of tinea pedis and onychomycosis in patients with diabetes
The results of this study indicate further research is needed to determine the best evidence-based treatment options for tinea pedis and onychomycosis in patients with diabetes
Summary
Effective treatment of tinea pedis and onychomycosis is crucial for patients with diabetes as these infections may lead to foot ulcers and eventual lower limb amputation. Numerous studies have assessed the effectiveness of antifungal drug and treatment regimens, most exclude patients with diabetes and examine otherwise healthy individuals. While these studies are useful, results cannot necessarily be extrapolated to patients with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to identify the best evidence-based treatment options for tinea pedis or onychomycosis in people with diabetes
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