Abstract
Background : The aim of this work is to study the clinical features and causative fungi of tinea pedis in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Result : Tinea pedis was estimated to be the second most common skin disease in the United States, after acne. Up to 15% of the U.S., population may have tinea pedis. Across Europe and East Asia, prevalence rates reach 20 %. Methods: The Complete history taking regarding: age, sex, occupation, residency, history of diabetes and diabetic profile (fasting blood sugar and post prandial).and Clinical examination of the feet Aim of the study : The aim of this work was to study the clinical features and causative fungi of tinea pedis in diabetic and non-diabetic patients Conclusion : Tinea pedis is more frequent in tropical climates and may be associated with use of occlusive footwear. Males are more often affected than females. It is mostly affecting the web space between the fourth and fifth toes. Children do not often develop tinea pedis. Patients with atopic dermatitis or immuno suppressive disorders may be predisposed to developing tinea pedis
Highlights
Tinea pedis is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the soles of the feet and the interdigital spaces
Across Europe and East Asia, prevalence rates reach 20 %.(2, 3) Tinea pedis is more frequent in tropical climates and may be associated with use of occlusive footwear
This study was carried out on 100 patients suffering from tinea pedis, they were divided into two groups: group I includes 50 patients (29 males and 21 females) who were non-diabetic, while the other 50 patients (25 males and 25 females) in group II were diabetic
Summary
Tinea pedis is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the soles of the feet and the interdigital spaces. Across Europe and East Asia, prevalence rates reach 20 %.(2, 3) Tinea pedis is more frequent in tropical climates and may be associated with use of occlusive footwear. Methods: The Complete history taking regarding: age, sex, occupation, residency, history of diabetes and diabetic profile (fasting blood sugar and post prandial).and Clinical examination of the feet Aim of the study : The aim of this work was to study the clinical features and causative fungi of tinea pedis in diabetic and nondiabetic patients Conclusion : Tinea pedis is more frequent in tropical climates and may be associated with use of occlusive footwear. Patients with atopic dermatitis or immuno suppressive disorders may be predisposed to developing tinea pedis Key words : tinea , diabetic non-diabetic Corresponding address to : Dr Yasir Mansour , M.B.B.Ch.
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