Tinea pedis
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Causes of Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, is caused by a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. It develops when dermatophyte fungi gain access to the outer layer of skin, survive there, and multiply under conditions that favor fungal growth…
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Symptoms of Tinea pedis
The symptoms of Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, usually include itching, burning, peeling, scaling, redness, and cracking of the skin between the toes or on the soles of the feet. These symptoms develop because dermatophyte fungi grow in the outer…
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Treatment for Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, is treated primarily with antifungal therapy, plus measures that reduce the moist skin environment that allows dermatophyte fungi to survive and spread. The main treatments are topical antifungal medications, and in more persistent or extensive…
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Prevention of Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, is a superficial fungal infection that develops when dermatophyte fungi colonize the outer layer of skin on the feet. It is not usually possible to guarantee complete prevention because exposure to the fungi can occur…
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FAQ about Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, is a fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet. It is one of the most frequent skin infections because the fungi that cause it thrive in warm, moist environments and spread easily through…
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Diagnosis of Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, is usually diagnosed by combining the patient’s symptoms with a careful skin examination and, when needed, laboratory confirmation. It is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, organisms that feed on keratin in the outer…