.Athlete's foot (also known as ringworm of the foot[1] and tinea pedis[1]) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas.^Tags: Athlete's Foot , ring worm , Ringworm , tinea pedis .
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^Tolnaftate is used to treat skin infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
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^The body area affected by the infection classifies tinea.
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.It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses.^Fungi thrive in warm, moist areas.
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^Dermatomycoses are caused by filamentous fungi such as Trichophyton, Microsporum or Epidermophyton.
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.Although the condition typically affects the feet, it can spread to other areas of the body, including the groin.^Other medical terms are added to describe the area of the body affected.
^It is often spread to the groin from infected feet.
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^This unsightly condition may spread over the entire body including facial areas.
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.Athlete's foot can be prevented by good hygiene, and is treated by a number of pharmaceutical and other treatments.^What is the treatment for athlete's foot?
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^The best way to prevent athlete's foot is to follow good foot hygiene.
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.Secondary bacterial infection can accompany the fungal infection, sometimes requiring a course of oral antibiotics.^If secondary bacterial infection is present, an oral antibiotic must be prescribed.
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^Secondary bacterial infection can accompany the fungal infection, sometimes requiring a course of oral antibiotics .
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^Treatment should be directed at controlling the fungal infection and treating any secondary bacterial infection with oral antibiotics.
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.The infection can be spread to other areas of the body, such as the groin, and usually is called by a different name once it spreads, such as tinea corporis on the body or limbs and tinea cruris (jock itch or dhobi itch) for an infection of the groin.^The body area affected by the infection classifies tinea.
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.Tinea pedis most often manifests between the toes, with the space between the fourth and fifth digits most commonly afflicted.^Toe webbing the initial site of most Tinea Pedis .
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.Diagnosis can be performed by a general practitioner, and by specialists such as a dermatologist or podiatrist.^Diagnosis can be performed by a general practitioner , and by specialists such as a dermatologist or podiatrist .
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^Results of a survey among dermatologists and general practitioners and patients.
.Athlete's foot can usually be diagnosed by visual inspection of the skin, but where the diagnosis is in doubt direct microscopy of a potassium hydroxide preparation (known as a KOH test) may help rule out other possible causes, such as eczema or psoriasis.^What are the causes of athlete's foot?
[7].A KOH preparation is performed on skin scrapings from the affected area.^A KOH preparation is performed on skin scrapings from the affected area.
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^Type of skin fungus can be determined by two methods: potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation, and fungal culture method.
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^Microscopy (20% potassium hydroxide added to skin scrapings to dissolve keratin; hyphae can be observed in the preparation) Samples for culture – skin scrapings taken from skin lesions.
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.The KOH preparation has an excellent positive predictive value, but occasionally false negative results may be obtained, especially if treatment with an anti-fungal medication has already begun.^This picture may vary as a result of medication.
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^The KOH preparation has an excellent positive predictive value, but occasionally false negative results may be obtained, especially if treatment with an anti-fungal medication has already begun.
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If the above diagnoses are inconclusive or if a treatment regimen has already been started, a biopsy of the affected skin (i.e. a sample of the living skin tissue) can be taken for histological examination.
.A Wood's lamp, although useful in diagnosing fungal infections of the hair (Tinea capitis), is not usually helpful in diagnosing tinea pedis since the common dermatophytes that cause this disease do not fluoresce under ultraviolet light.^Fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails are common skin diseases.
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^It can also cause fungal infections of the toes and body.
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[4].However, it can be useful for determining if the disease is due to a non-fungal afflictor.^However, it can be useful for determining if the disease is due to a non-fungal afflictor.
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^However, upon using the Footlogix Mousse for dry skin with anti-fungal properties, she obtained the results she desired in only 2 days.
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^However, after using Footlogix Mousse for dry skin with anti-fungal properties, she achieved great results in only two days.
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[8].It is typically transmitted in moist environments where people walk barefoot, such as showers, bath houses, and locker rooms.^Wear shower sandals when walking in public areas such as locker rooms and pools.
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^It is typically transmitted in moist environments where people walk barefoot , such as showers , bath houses , and locker rooms .
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^Do not walk barefoot in public places such as gyms, shower areas, and hotel rooms.
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[8][9][10].It can also be transmitted by sharing footwear with an infected person, or less commonly, by sharing towels with an infected person.^Don't share towels or footwear.
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^It can also be transmitted by sharing footwear with an infected person, or less commonly, by sharing towels with an infected person.
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^The infection is transmittable and can be caused by sharing the footwear of an infected person.
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To other parts of the body
The various parasitic fungi that cause athlete's foot can also cause skin infections on other areas of the body, most often under toenails.(Onychomycosis) or on the groin (tinea cruris).^Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris).
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^Erythamtous lesions with raised borders and central clearing best describe tinea cruris – the infection of the pubic region and the groin.
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^Commonly these infections are named for the body part affected, including tinea corporis (general skin), tinea cruris (groin), and tinea pedis (feet).
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Prevention
.The practices given in this section do not only help prevent spread of the fungus, they can also help greatly in managing and curing athlete's foot in an individual by reducing or eliminating re-exposure to the fungus in one's home environment.^Cure athletes foot .
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.Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus and can spread from person to person from shared contact with showers, towels, etc.^What are the causes of athlete's foot?
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^Definition: Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus.
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^From person to person Athlete’s foot is caused by a parasitic fungus and is a communicable disease .
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.Hygiene therefore plays an important role in managing an athlete's foot infection.^Athlete's foot and other fungal infections .
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.Since fungi thrive in moist environments, it is very important to keep feet and footwear as dry as possible.^Fungi thrive in warm, moist areas.
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Prevention measures in the home
.The fungi that cause athlete's foot live on moist surfaces and can be transmitted from an infected person to members of the same household through secondary contact.^What are the causes of athlete's foot?
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^The fungi that cause athlete's foot thrive in warm, moist environments.
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^From person to person Athlete’s foot is caused by a parasitic fungus and is a communicable disease .
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[12].By controlling the fungus growth in the household, transmission of the infection can be prevented.^It is an antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.
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^It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.
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^By controlling the fungus growth in the household, transmission of the infection can be prevented.
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Bathroom hygiene
Spray tub and bathroom floor with disinfectant after each use to help prevent reinfection and infection of other household members.
Frequent laundering
Wash sheets, towels, socks, underwear, and bedclothes in hot water (at 60 °C / 140 °F) to kill the fungus.
Change towels and bed sheets at least once per week.
Avoid sharing
Avoid sharing of towels, shoes and socks between household members.
Use a separate towel for drying infected skin areas.
Prevention measures in public places
Wear shower shoes or sandals in locker rooms, public showers, and public baths.
Wash feet, particularly between the toes, with soap and dry thoroughly after bathing or showering.
If you have experienced an infection previously, you may want to treat your feet and shoes with over-the-counter drugs.
Dry feet well after showering, paying particular attention to the web space between the toes.
Try to limit the amount that your feet sweat by wearing open-toed shoes or well-ventilated shoes, such as lightweight mesh running shoes.
Wear lightweight cotton socks to help reduce sweat.^For athlete's foot, pay special attention to spaces between the toes, wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes and change shoes and socks at least once daily.
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^Do not wear tight shoes when your feet are sweaty.
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^For athlete's foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily.
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.These must be washed in hot water and/or bleached to avoid reinfection.^Should have washed in hot water.
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^Always wash your socks in hot water and change them daily.
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.New light weight, moisture wicking polyester socks, especially those with anti-microbial properties, may be a better choice.
Use foot powder to help reduce moisture and friction.^New light weight, moisture wicking polyester socks, especially those with anti-microbial properties, may be a better choice.
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^Reduce your foot perspiration by using talcum powder on your feet.
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^The powder and powder aerosol may be used to prevent athlete's foot .
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Some foot powders also include an anti-fungal ingredient.
Keep shoes dry by wearing a different pair each day.
Sanitize the inside of your shoes with a germicidal shoe tree [13]
Change socks and shoes after exercise.
Replace sole inserts in shoes/sneakers on a frequent basis.
Replace old sneakers and exercise shoes.
After any physical activity shower with a soap that has both an antibacterial and anti-fungal agent in it.
Treatments
.There are many conventional medications (over-the-counter and prescription) as well as alternative treatments for fungal skin infections, including athlete's foot.^What is the treatment for athlete's foot?
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^Many over-the-counter antifungal medications are available.
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.Important with any treatment plan is the practice of good hygiene.^Important with any treatment plan is the practice of good hygiene.
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^Prevention Good skin hygiene Good nail hygiene Avoiding prolonged wetting or dampness of skin and feet Treatment of tinea pedis helps prevent onychomycosis 4 .
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^Treatment includes antifungal medication and good hygiene.
.Several placebo controlled studies report that good foot hygiene alone can cure athlete's foot even without medication in 30-40% of the cases.^The best way to prevent athlete's foot is to follow good foot hygiene.
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^Once it settles in, athlete's foot usually requires medication to cure.
^Therapy may include good foot hygiene or medication.
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[14].However, placebo-controlled trials of allylamines and azoles for athlete’s foot consistently produce much higher percentages of cure than placebo.^Allylamines cure slightly more infections than azoles but are much more expensive.
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.Conventional treatment typically involves daily or twice daily application of a topical medication in conjunction with hygiene measures outlined in the above section on prevention.^Conventional treatment typically involves daily or twice daily application of a topical medication in conjunction with hygiene measures outlined in the above section on prevention .
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^It is available as an over-the-counter medication and requires twice-daily application.
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.Keeping feet dry and practicing good hygiene is crucial to preventing reinfection.^Keeping feet dry and practicing good hygiene is crucial to preventing reinfection.
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^Keeping your feet dry is one of the keys to eliminating and preventing reinfection.
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.Severe or prolonged fungal skin infections may require treatment with oral anti-fungal medication.^In severe cases, oral antifungal medications may be necessary.
.Zinc oxide based diaper rash ointment may be used; talcum powder can be used to absorb moisture to kill off the infection.^Zinc oxide based diaper rash ointment may be used; talcum powder can be used to absorb moisture that kills off the infection.
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^To diagnose a fungal infection, a doctor may scrape off a small amount of surface skin for microscopic examination or possibly for lab culture.
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^If your rash is making your skin particularly sore and swollen, you may want to use an antifungal treatment which contains an ingredient known as hydrocortisone.
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.The fungal infection is often treated with topical antifungal agents, which can take the form of a spray, powder, cream, or gel.^Over the counter agents used to treat athlete’s foot are available as creams, powders, and sprays.
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^Ringworm is usually treated with topical antifungal creams.
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^Most tinea infections may be treated with topical agents alone.
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.The most common ingredients in over-the-counter products are miconazole nitrate (2% typical concentration in the United States) and tolnaftate (1% typ.^Most common medicines are the creams containing clotrimazole tolnaftate or miconazole.
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^The most common ingredients in over-the-counter products are miconazole nitrate (2% typical concentration in the United States) and tolnaftate (1% typ.
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^Over-the-counter antifungal creams, such as those that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar ingredients, are often effective in controlling ringworm.
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in the U.S.). .Terbinafine is another common over-the-counter drug.^Terbinafine is another common over-the-counter drug.
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^Another group of drugs classified as allylamines include terbinafine as a member.
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.There exists a large number of prescription antifungal drugs, from several different drug families.^There exists a large number of prescription antifungal drugs, from several different drug families.
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^However, when one consults the Physician’s Desk Reference, the number of prescription drugs for treating tinea pedis is smaller than one might think.
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^Many drugs that were formerly available only by prescription are now sold over-the-counter worldwide (see “A Pertinent Overview Of OTC And Prescription Topical Antifungals” to the right).
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.Some topical applications such as carbol fuchsin (also known in the U.S. as Castellani's paint), often used for intertrigo, work well but in small selected areas.^Some topical applications such as carbol fuchsin (also known in the U.S. as Castellani’s paint), often used for intertrigo , work well but in small selected areas.
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^A variety of traditional agents without specific antimicrobial function are still in use, including Whitfield's ointment and Castellani's (carbol fuchsin solution) paint.
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^In this case, a prescription topical antifungal medicine that penetrates the sole, such as ketoconazole, may be used.
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.This red dye, used in this treatment like many other vital stains, is both [[Fungicide.^This red dye, used in this treatment like many other vital stains , is both fungicidal and bacteriocidal ; however, because of the staining it is cosmetically undesirable.
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^The high efficacy of short courses of treatment with terbinafine is likely the result of a combination of the agent’s high fungicidal potency and its “reservoir effect” in the upper layers of the epidermis.
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^Also, does anyone know which of the other remedies are safe for use in the jock region- it seems like maybe tea tree would be a bit strong.
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.But still the number one thing to curing atheletes foot is to have good hygiene.^It is largely prevented through good foot hygiene - washing, drying, wearing clean socks and shoes.
Organic and Homeopathic Remedy for Athlete's foot, foot fungus, tinea, dry, itchy and cracked skin.31 January 2010 14:14 UTCfonoils.com [Source type: General]
^The best way to prevent athlete's foot is to follow good foot hygiene.
Patient information leaflet - Athlete's foot31 January 2010 14:14 UTCwww.cks.nhs.uk [Source type: General]
^Therapy may include good foot hygiene or medication.
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^Instead, you will get a long-term permanent cure for your ringworm that will work the first time round.
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.The recommended course of treatment is to continue to use the topical treatment for four weeks after the symptoms have subsided to ensure that the fungus has been completely eliminated.^Treatment should not be continued after 4 weeks.
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^Treatment should continue for at least one week after symptoms have resolved.
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^The recommended duration of treatment for tinea pedis is four weeks.
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.However, because the itching associated with the infection subsides quickly, patients may not complete the courses of therapy prescribed.^Children with this infection may itch.
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^The infection may also become resistant to therapy in some of these patients.
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^However, because the itching associated with the infection subsides quickly, patients may not complete the courses of therapy prescribed.
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.Anti-itch creams are not recommended as they will alleviate the symptoms but will exacerbate the fungus; this is due to the fact that anti-itch creams typically enhance the moisture content of the skin and encourage fungal growth.^Anti-itch creams are not recommended as they will alleviate the symptoms but will exacerbate the fungus; this is due to the fact that anti-itch creams typically enhance the moisture content of the skin and encourage fungal growth.
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^Anti-itch creams are contraindicated, as they increase the moisture content in the affected area and cause the fungus to thrive.
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.For the same reason, some drug manufacturers are using a gel instead of a cream for application of topical drugs (for example, naftin and Lamisil).^For the same reason, some drug manufacturers are using a gel instead of a cream for application of topical drugs (for example, naftin and Lamisil).
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^Emulsion gels have been available for decades as vehicles for the topical application of drugs.
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^Some topical applications such as carbol fuchsin (also known in the U.S. as Castellani’s paint), often used for intertrigo , work well but in small selected areas.
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.Novartis, maker of Lamisil, claims that a gel penetrates the skin more quickly than cream.^Treatment is continued for 1-2 weeks after the skin has healed: Clotrimazole Econazole Ketoconazole Miconazole Sulconazole Terbinafine (Lamisil®) cream daily is also effective but much more expensive.
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^Doctors believe that dysplastic nevi are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma.
^Since oral agents provide better skin penetration than most topical preparations, oral therapy may be more efficacious in the treatment of hyperkeratotic tinea pedis.
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.If the fungal invader is not a dermatophyte but a yeast, other medications such as fluconazole may be used.^The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of terbinafine.
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^If the fungal invader is not a dermatophyte but a yeast, other medications such as fluconazole may be used.
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^Typically fluconazole is used for candidal vaginal infections moniliasis but has been shown to be of benefit for those with cutaneous yeast infections as well.
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.Typically fluconazole is used for candidal vaginal infections moniliasis but has been shown to be of benefit for those with cutaneous yeast infections as well.^Typically fluconazole is used for candidal vaginal infections moniliasis but has been shown to be of benefit for those with cutaneous yeast infections as well.
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^Yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).
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^Its use for trichomonal vaginitis and other vaginal infections.
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.The most common of these infections occur in the web spaces (intertriginous) of the toes and at the base of the fingernail or toenail.^Microbial ecology of interdigital infections of toe web spaces.
Clear choices in managing epidermal tinea infections — The Journal of Family Practice 31 January 2010 14:14 UTCwww.jfponline.com [Source type: Academic]
^Interdigital athlete’s foot is an infection of the web spaces between the toes.
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.The hall mark of these infections is a cherry red color surrounding the lesion and a yellow thick pus.^The hall mark of these infections is a cherry red color surrounding the lesion and a yellow thick pus.
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^These infections are characterized by fever, open skin lesions or raised bumps on the skin.
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^A) Coral red color B) Blue green color C) Yellow color D) Black grains E) Brown color .
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Oral medications
.Oral treatment with griseofulvin was begun early in the 1950s.^Oral treatment with griseofulvin was begun early in the 1950s.
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^In a systematic review of comparative trials, oral griseofulvin was found to be significantly inferior to oral terbinafine in the treatment of tinea pedis (LOE= 1a ).
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^Ketoconazole is an oral fungistatic imidazole-class antifungal agent used for infections not responding to griseofulvin that require systemic treatment.
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.Because of the tendency to cause liver problems and to provoke aplastic anemia the drugs were used cautiously and sparingly.^Because of the tendency to cause liver problems and to provoke aplastic anemia the drugs were used cautiously and sparingly.
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^Because psoriasis sometimes can cause nail problems that look similar to a fungal infection, your doctor may ask whether you or anyone in your family has psoriasis.
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^One cannot use this drug when patients have liver disease.
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.Over time it was found that those problems were due to the size of the crystal in the manufacturing process and microsize and now ultramicrosize crystals are available with few of the original side effects.^A few people developed dermatitis in response to the tea tree oil and had to drop out of the study, but most people did not experience any significant side effects.
^Similarly another herb garlic also shows beneficial effects in condition of fungal problems in foot 1,3 and other problems originated due to harmful effects of fungus.
^No drug interactions or adverse effects have been found when tumeric has been used in a dose of 400 mg curcumin three times daily or 1.5 to 3 g tumeric daily.
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.For severe cases, the current preferred oral agent in the UK,[16] is the more effective terbinafine.^In more severe cases, an oral medication may be used.
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^For severe cases, the current preferred oral agent in the UK, [ 14 ] is the more effective terbinafine .
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^For severe cases, a patient may require some oral antifungal drugs such as itraconazole, fluconazole terbinafine, ketoconazole or griseofulvin.
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[17].Other prescription oral antifungals include itraconazole and fluconazole.^This review compared different oral antifungal drugs and found that terbinafine and itraconazole were both more effective than placebo.
^For severe cases, a patient may require some oral antifungal drugs such as itraconazole, fluconazole terbinafine, ketoconazole or griseofulvin.
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^If you have ringworm of the scalp or beard your doctor may treat you with an oral antifungal medication, such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or griseofulvin (Grisactin and other brand names).
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Symptomatic relief from itching may be achieved after topical application of tea tree oil, probably due to its involvement in the .histamine response;[18] however, the efficacy of tea tree oil in the treatment of athlete's foot (achieving mycological cure) is varied.^Tea tree preparations contain various percentages of tea tree oil.
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^Preliminary evidence suggests that tea tree oil might be helpful for athlete's foot.
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A study of the effect of 3% (v/v) aqueous onion extract was shown to be very effective in laboratory conditions against .Trichophyton mentagrophytes and T. rubrum.^T. rubrum Trichophyton mentagrophytes var mentagrophyte .
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^Of those infected at the first visit 41% had persistent infection mainly due to Trichophyton rubrum, whereas new infections were largely caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
.Boric acid application in the socks is used to prevent athlete's foot when recurrent infections occurs, but is not used to treat it.^For athlete's foot and ringworm, use .
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^When treating athlete's foot, it is important to use all the medicine.
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Baking soda
Rubbing feet with a baking soda paste and/or sprinkling baking soda in shoes is thought to help by changing pH.[24]
Epsom salts
Some podiatrists recommend soaking the feet in a solution of .Epsom salts in warm water.^If you have "thick" dead skin soak your feet in warm water and epson salt.
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^ abGupta AK, Skinner AR, Cooper EA (2003). "Interdigital tinea pedis (dermatophytosis simplex and complex) and treatment with ciclopirox 0.77% gel". Int. J. Dermatol.42 (Suppl 1): 23–7. doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.42.s1.1.x. PMID12895184.
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^Robert Preidt (September 29, 2006). "Athlete's Foot, Toe Fungus a Family Affair" (Reprint at USA Today). HealthDay News. http://www.healthscout.com/news/68/535172/main.html. Retrieved 2007-10-10. ""Researchers used advanced molecular biology techniques to test the members of 57 families and concluded that toenail fungus and athlete's foot can infect people living in the same household.""
^Satchell AC, Saurajen A, Bell C, Barnetson RS (2002). "Treatment of interdigital tinea pedis with 25% and 50% tea tree oil solution: a randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded study". Australasian J. Dermatology43 (3): 175–8. doi:10.1046/j.1440-0960.2002.00590.x. PMIDpmid12121393.
^Eliades Ledezma, Katiuska Marcano, Alicia Jorquera, Leonardo De Sousa, Maria Padilla, Mireya Pulgar, Rafael Apitz-Castro (November 2000). "Efficacy of ajoene in the treatment of tinea pedis: A double-blind and comparative study with terbinafine". J Am Acad Dermatol43 (5 pt 1): 829–832. doi:10.1067/mjd.2000.107243. PMID11050588.
Athlete's Foot is a condition where the foot is dry and cracked, which can be mildly painful. It was named athlete's foot because it was common in people who play sports or do exercise. The infection can be spread to other areas of the body, such as the armpits, knees and elbows.
Symptoms
Athlete's foot causes scaling, flaking, itching, blisters and cracked skin. It can be cured by using antibiotics.[1][2]
References
↑Gupta AK, Skinner AR, Cooper EA (2003). [Expression error: Unexpected < operator "Interdigital tinea pedis (dermatophytosis simplex and complex) and treatment with ciclopirox 0.77% gel"]. Int. J. Dermatol.42 (Suppl 1): 23–7. PMID12895184.
↑Guttman, C (2003). [Expression error: Unexpected < operator "Secondary bacterial infection often accompanies interdigital tinea pedis"]. Dermatol Times4: S12. doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.42.s1.1.x.
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