ATHLETE'S FOOT [TENEA PEDIS] FUNGI

ATHLETE'S FOOT [FUNGI]

1. TENEA PEDIS [FUNGI ] BY- MOHIT HINSU

2. TOPIC 1. Tenea pedis (Cutaneous mycoses)

3. What is Athlete’s Foot? • Athlete's foot is known as Tinea Pedis , Tinea Pedum , Moccasin Foot and Ringworm of the foot. • It is a fungal infection that affects the upper layer of the skin of the foot, especially when it is warm, moist and irritated .

4. What Causes Athlete’s Foot ?? The fungus that causes athlete's foot is called Trichophyton . Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes is a fungus that is the most common cause of athlete's foot . Your chances for getting athlete's foot increases if: – Wear closed shoes, especially if they are plastic-lined – Keep your feet wet for long periods – Develop a minor skin or nail injury – Sweat a lot

5. Epidemiology • Athlete's foot is probably the most common dermatophyte infection in the World with up to 70% of the population having had this infection. • Athlete's foot is most common among adolescents and in individuals who wear occlusive shoes. • The risk of getting athlete's foot increases with age. Most cases occur after puberty. Infection is most common between the ages of 20 and 50 years. • It is more common in the summer months.

6. Signs and Symptoms • Itching and burning • Dry skin • Scaling • Inflammation • Blisters lead to cracking of skin

7. How Athlete’s Foot is Transmitted ??  Athlete’s foot is very contagious and can be spread through direct and indirect contact:  Direct contact - This involves skin-to-skin contact. For example, someone may become infected if they touch the affected area of your skin and do not wash their hands afterwards.  Indirect contact - This is where the fungi can be passed on through contaminated objects such as towels , bed sheets and clothing .

8. Types Of Athlete Foot….. Toe web infection A moccasin-type infection Vascular-type infections

9. Toe Web Infection • Toe web infection is the most common and easiest type of athlete’s foot infection to treat. Most infections occur between the fourth and little toe, but it can occur between any of your toes. The skin in these areas may be dry, scaly , and peel or crack. These irritated areas of skin are more prone to allowing other bacteria to enter your body

10. Moccasin Type Infection • A moccasin -type infection is often indicated by soreness on the soles or heels of your feet . The skin in these areas can crack and thicken , and in severe cases the infection often spreads into the toenails.

11. Vascular Type Infection • Vesicular-type infections are identified by fluid-filled blisters that appear on the feet. They typically appear on the soles of the feet but can also appear on the top and heels .

12. Diagnosis • KOH test A skin lesion  potassium hydroxide exam is the most common  test for athlete's foot . A doctor scrapes off a small area of infected skin and places it in  potassium hydroxide. The  KOH  destroys normal cells and leaves the fungal cells untouched so they are easy to see under a microscope.

13. How To Cure Athlete’s Foot ?  Use anti-fungal creams or sprays Clotrimazole , Naftifine ,  Take oral tablets • Oral- Terbinafine , Fluconazole . • Oral drugs are comparatively toxic and expensive .

14. How to Prevent Athlete’s Foot ? To Prevent Athletes foot, you would need to follow some steps you could do these steps daily • At home, first take your shoes off and put them in the air to make them not moist • Change your socks everyday • Dry your feet carefully • Avoid walking in bare foot in especially on public areas • Throw away any type of worn out shoes or exercise of shoes and never borrow anybody’s shoes