Tinea Pedis Infection Symptoms

Tell me that what are the symptoms of Tinea Pedis Infection.

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There are following symptoms of Tinea Pedis Infection:

Round dry patches on the top of the foot (ringworm like tinea corporis).

Athlete's foot i.e. moist peeling irritable skin between the toes, most often in the cleft between the fourth and fifth toes.

‘Moccasin’ tinea is extensive hyperkeratotic tinea, in which the skin of the entire sole, heel and sides of the foot is dry but not inflamed. The affected area does not include the top of the foot.

This is usually caused by T. rubrum.

Chronic hyperkeratotic tinea refers to patchy fine dry scaling on the sole of the foot

Clusters of blisters or pustules on the sides of the feet or insteps (more likely with T. interdigitale).

They sweat excessively (hyperhidrosis).

They have poor circulation resulting in cold feet e.g. due to lymphoedema.

They have some form of immune deficiency e.g. medication such as azathioprine, or infection with human immunodeficiency virus.

Their skin produces less fatty acid (a natural antifungal agent).

They wear the same pair of socks or shoes for long periods.

They wear occlusive footwear.

They are more exposed to the spores at home or during recreational activities.