Dermatophytoses: Tinea Pedis

Question 1

Tinea Pedis Synonyn

Answer 1

(Athlete’s Foot)

Question 2

Tinea Pedis Lesion.

Answer 2

Pruritic scaling and/or maceration of the web spaces,

and powdery scaling of soles

Question 3

Tinea Pedis Acute infection:

Answer 3

interdigital (especially 4th web
space) red/white scales, vesicles, bullae, often with
maceration

Question 4

Tinea Pedis Consecuences

Answer 4

Secondary bacterial infection may occur

Question 5

Tinea Pedis Chronic:

Answer 5

non-pruritic, pink, scaling keratosis on soles,

and sides of feet

Question 6

Tinea Pedis Predisposing factors

Answer 6

heat, humidity, occlusive

footwear

Question 7

Tinea Pedis Dif Dx

Answer 7

AD, contact dermatitis,
dyshidrotic dermatitis,
erythrasma, intertrigo,
inverse psoriasis

Question 8

Tinea Pedis Investigations

Answer 8

Same as for tinea corporis

Question 9

Tinea Pedis Management

Answer 9

Same as for tinea corporis