Tinea pedis

The superficial mycotic infections occur on the surface of, or just below, the skin or nails. Superficial infections include tinea pedis (athlete s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), onychomycosis (nail fungus), and yeast infections, such as those caused by Candida albicans. Yeast infections or those caused by C. albicans affect women in the vulvovaginal area and can be difficult to control. Women who are at increased risk for vulvovaginal yeast infections are those who have diabetes, are pregnant, or are taking oral contraceptives, antibiotics, or corticosteroids. 

Researchers have identified several antifungal herbs that are effective against tinea pedis (athlete s foot), such as tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and garlic (Allium sativum). 

Tea tree oil comes from an evergreen tree native to Australia. The herb has been used as a nonirritating, antimicrobial for cuts stings wounds burns and acne. It can be found in shampoos soaps and lotions. Tea tree oil should not be ingested orally but is effective when used topically for minor cuts and stings. Tea tree oil is used as an antifungal to relieve and control the symptoms of tinea pedis Topical application is most effective when used in a cream with at least 10% tea tree oil. Several commercially prepared ointments are available. The cream is applied to affected areas twice daily for several weeks... 

Miconazole (Micatin), ciclopirox (Loprox), and econazole (Spectazole)—used for treatment of tinea pedis (athlete s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), and superficial candidiasis... 

Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections in which the pathogen remains within the keratinous layers of the skin or nails. Typically these infections are named for the affected body part, such as tinea pedis (feet), tinea cruris (groin), and tinea corporis (body). Tinea infections are commonly referred to as ringworm due to the characteristic circular lesions. In actuality, tinea lesions can vary from rings to scales and single or multiple lesions. 

Tinea infections are second only to acne in frequency of reported skin disease.35 The common tinea infections are tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruris. Tinea pedis, the most prevalent cutaneous fungal infection, afflicts more than 25 million people annually in the United States. 

Gupta AK, Chow M, Daniel CR, Aly R. Treatments of tinea pedis. Dermatol Clin 2003 21 431-462. 

Tinea pedis or athelete s foot is a fungal infection affecting the feet, classically starting between the fourth and fifth toes but which can spread to other areas of the foot. The classic symptoms include itchiness and redness in the affected area, which later on becomes white, macerated and sore. 

Tapeworm infections are caused by Taenia solium. Tinea pedis causes the fungal infection known os athlete s foot. Yersinia pestis is implicated in plague, Candida albicans is responsible for candidiasis while Chlamydia frachomifis causes eye infections. 

Athlete s foot, tinea pedis, is a condition caused by a fungus. Management of athlete s foot lies with the use of antifungal preparations such as clotrimazole (an imidazole antifungal) and tolnaftate. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic agent indicated for use in treatment of corns, calluses and warts. 

Tinea pedis is a fungal infection commonly known as athlete s foot. Chickenpox is a childhood infection caused by the herpes zoster virus. Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. Mumps is a viral infection characterised by bilateral or unilateral inflammation of the salivary glands. Rubella (German measles) is caused by the rubella virus. 

Tachycardia heart rate more than 100 beats/min Tardive dyskinesia uncontrollable facial movements Thrombocytopenia a reduction in platelet count Tics repetitive involuntary movements Tinea corporis ringworm infection Tinea pedis athlete s foot... 

Korting HC, Kiencke P, Nelles S, Rychlik R. Comparable efficacy and safety of various topical formulations of terbinaflne in tinea pedis irrespective of the treatment regimen results of a meta-analysis. Am J Clin Dermatol 2007 8(6) 357-64. 

TABLE 41.3 Topical Antifungal Drugs and Characteristic Courses of Treatment for Tinea Pedis... 

Drug Availability Frequency of application Duration of course to treat tinea pedis (weeks)... 

Other older, less effective topical antifungal agents still available include undecyleitic acid Desenex, others). Used in the treatment of topical dermatophytes, undecyleitic acid is fungistatic, requires prolonged administration, and is associated with a high relapse rate. Desenex, containing 5% undecyleitic acid and 20% zinc undecylenate, is effective in the prevention of recurrent tinea pedis. 

Tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor Topical Apply to affected area and immediate surrounding skin daily for 4 wk. 

Tinea pedis Topical Apply 2 times a day until signs and symptoms significantly improve. 

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