title: Dermatophytosis of the feet.
abstract: Tinea pedis is the most common fungal infection worldwide. There are three well-accepted clinical presentations based on the offending organism. Predisposing factors include heat, humidity, and occlusion. Mild disease can evolve to "dermatophytosis complex" through bacterial superinfection. Potassium hydroxide preparation and culture are important diagnostic tests in each case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Masri-Fridling
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents