title: Toxic sock syndrome.
abstract: Candida is a common part of the normal flora in several noncutaneous body sites, but invasion of the skin can occur under certain conditions. A case is presented in which the prolonged wearing of combat boots and damp socks caused an acutely inflamed papulopustular candidiasis of the feet.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Mueller
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Pesqueira
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Cobb
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003020:Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects*