Toxic sock syndrome.
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.
Mueller
K K
KK
Department of Dermatology, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA.
Pesqueira
M J
MJ
Cobb
M W
MW
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*