Dermatitis of the feet.
Most rashes that occur on the feet are due to eczema, infections, or shoe dermatitis. But which are which? Fortunately, distinguishing among these common skin diseases requires just a little basic knowledge of dermatology and familiarity with two simple diagnostic tests. Two case reports illustrate the authors' approach to diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.
Parkinson
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Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, USA.
Griffin
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects