title: Nail and skin disorders of the foot.
abstract: Disorders of the dermis and the nails on the feet are common. Despite the simplicity of the skin and nail disorders of the foot, they can be debilitating and impact the patient's ability to ambulate and perform activities of daily living. Diagnosis in most cases is confirmed on physical examination alone. Diligent care of skin and nail disorders can prevent further pathology involving the deeper structures of the foot and allow the patient to fully participate in their usual activities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Bone and Joint Institute, 30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
authors.forename: Wesley W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Flint
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Bone and Joint Institute, 30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. Electronic address: jcain1@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Jarrett D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Cain
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019468:Disease Management; D005528:Foot / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009262:Nails / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012775:Shoes; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents
keywords: Onychocryptosis; Onychomycosis; Subungual tumors; Tinea pedis