Study of tinea pedis in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients
Source
al-Kindy College Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2020), pp.78-102, 25 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad al-Kindi College of Medicine
Publication Date
2020-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
25
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : The aim of this work is to study the clinical features and causative fungi of tinea pedis in diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
Result: Tinea pedis was estimated to be the second most common skin disease in the United States, after acne.
Up to 15% of the U.
S.
, population may have tinea pedis.
Across Europe and East Asia, prevalence rates reach 20 %.
Methods: The Complete history taking regarding: age, sex, occupation, residency, history of diabetes and diabetic profile (fasting blood sugar and post prandial).
and Clinical examination of the feet Aim of the study: The aim of this work was to study the clinical features and causative fungi of tinea pedis in diabetic and non-diabetic patients Conclusion: Tinea pedis is more frequent in tropical climates and may be associated with use of occlusive footwear.
Males are more often affected than females.
It is mostly affecting the web space between the fourth and fifth toes.
Children do not often develop tinea pedis.
Patients with atopic dermatitis or immuno suppressive disorders may be predisposed to developing tinea pedis
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Ani, Yasir Mansur Muhammad. 2020. Study of tinea pedis in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients. al-Kindy College Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 1, pp.78-102.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-975340
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Ani, Yasir Mansur Muhammad. Study of tinea pedis in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients. al-Kindy College Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 1 (2020), pp.78-102.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-975340
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Ani, Yasir Mansur Muhammad. Study of tinea pedis in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients. al-Kindy College Medical Journal. 2020. Vol. 16, no. 1, pp.78-102.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-975340
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes Appebix : p. 101-102
Record ID
BIM-975340