What is Fungus/Tinea Pedis?
Ans: Fungus is an infection due to organisms called dermatopytes. The two most common types of fungus are T. rubrum and T. mentagrophytes. Fungus is very common especialy with the elderly population. I have noticed fungual infections in the nails of children too. Tinea Pedis is the fungual skin infection most commonly seen on the bottom of the patient’s foot or in between the toes. Sighs and Symptoms The patient complains of burning itchiness, redness to their feet and notice skin peeling on the bottom of their feet this is the athlete’s foot. The skin infection begins first and then spreads to the nails over time. The nails will become thick, hard and change colors to brown-yellow-black. Causes of Fungus Diabetes Mellitus with poor blood circulation, humid climates, increased sweat and moisture to the feet and heavy shoes and socks. Therapy Foot Hygiene-Clean feet daily in the shower and rub them with a soft clean towel especially in betweeen the toes and teh bottom of the feet. Socks
