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	Topical Treatment of Common Superficial Tinea Infections- May 15, 2002 - American Family Physician
		Tinea corporis and cruris infections are usually treated for two weeks, while tinea pedis is treated for four weeks with an azole or for one to two weeks with allylamine medication.
		Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections caused by the three genera of dermatophytes, Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton.
		Tinea capitis refers to a dermatophyte infection of the head, tinea barbae affects the beard area, tinea corporis occurs on the body surface, tinea manuum is limited to the hands, tinea pedis to the feet, and tinea unguium infects the toenails.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20020515/2095.html (3770 words)

	Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet caused by superficial dermatophytes (Jahss, 1991) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet caused by superficial dermatophytes (Jahss, 1991).
		Tinea pedis is relatively high in semi tropical and tropical climates where shoes are worn, but it is relatively uncommon in primitive races accustomed to walking barefoot.
		Tinea pedis can quickly spread to any area of the skin and nails so it is important that the treatment is effective to prevent spread and reinfection.
	www.podiatry.curtin.edu.au /encyclopedia/tinea/tinea.html (1342 words)

	DermSmart: TINEA PEDIS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot, is a skin infection caused by a kind of mold called a fungus.
		The fungus causing tinea pedis prefers moist, warm skin; this is why tinea pedis favors the folds between the toes and is often worse in hot weather.
		Sometimes infection with bacteria complicates tinea pedis and antibiotics are needed to kill the germs.
	www.dermsmart.com /encyclopedia/tineaped.htm (259 words)

	Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, and Tinea pedis
		Tinea cruris is an acute or chronic infection of the groin, perineum, and perianal region.
		Tinea pedis may present in several ways, varying from mild chronic scaling to acute lesions that are exfoliative, pustular, or bullous.
		Tinea pedis with a papulosquamous pattern ("moccasin-like"): as the name suggests, this form affects the soles and lateral aspects of the feet in a pattern suggestive of the skin covered were one wearing a moccasin.
	www.doctorfungus.org /mycoses/human/other/TineaCorporis_Cruris_Pedis.htm (1895 words)

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		Tinea unguium is a fungal infection of the nails.
		Tinea pedis is a chronic fungal infection of the feet, very often observed in patients who are immuno-suppressed or have diabetes mellitus.
		Since tinea capitis is the most common dermatophyte infection in the pediatric population in the United States, without accurate diagnosis and proper treatment, the disease is detrimental, both physically and mentally, to children who are affected.
	www.lycos.com /info/tinea--infections.html (475 words)

	Child Health Resources \| Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
		Tinea pedis is probably the most common dermatophytosis worldwide; up to 70% of the population has had this infection.
		Tinea pedis occurs in males and in females, and the incidence of the infection increases with age.
		Tinea faciei appears on the face, and tinea cruris is an infection that involves the upper thigh and groin area.
	www.pediatricweb.com /seattle/article.asp?ArticleID=844&ArticleType=9 (1482 words)

	Tinea Pedis
		Tinea pedis or athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by a kind of mold called a fungus.
		The fungus causing tinea pedis prefers moist, warm skin; this is why tinea pedis favors the folds between the toes and is often worse in hot weather.
		Sometimes infection with bacteria complicates tinea pedis and antibiotics are needed to kill the germs.
	www.healthseakers.com /pages/otherskin/athfoot.html (291 words)

	Tinea Infections
		Tinea versicolor consists of benign scaly and hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back which may vary in color from reds to browns.
		Tinea Pedis: Tea Tree Oil Helped: In a 4-week DB PC study of 158 patients with tinea pedis (athlete's foot) using twice daily treatment, marked improvement occurred in 68% of the 50% tea tree oil group and 72% of the 25% tea tree oil group, compared to 39% in the placebo group.
		Tinea Pedis: Tea Tree Oil Helped Although Tolnaftate Somewhat Better: In a DB PC study of 104 patients with tinea pedis, 10% w/w tea tree oil cream was compared with 1% tolnaftate and placebo creams.
	www.modern-psychiatry.com /tinea_infections.htm (1783 words)

	Athete's foot (tinea pedis) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Univariate analyses demonstrated that the prevalence of tinea pedis varied with the setting of military training (basic training: 70.3%, advanced infantry training: 81.5%, armor commander training: 56.4% and armor officer training: 34.8%) and was associated with male gender, frequency of sock changes and the length of military service.
		Epidemiology of tinea pedis and toenail tinea unguium in worshippers in the mosques in Adana, Turkey.
		Tinea cruris and tinea corporis were the most common clinical types and tinea pedis was the least common type observed.
	www.marchingorders.org /medical_information/tinea.html (3761 words)

	Tinea Pedis Athlete's Foot
		Tinea pedis or athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by a kind of mold called a fungus.
		The fungus causing tinea pedis prefers moist, warm skin; this is why tinea pedis favors the folds between the toes and is often worse in hot weather.
		Sometimes infection with bacteria complicates tinea pedis and antibiotics are needed to kill the germs.
	www.skinsite.com /info_tinea_pedis.htm (255 words)

	Natural History of Tinea Pedis
		Tinea pedis is a common superficial fungal (dermatophyte) skin infection of the feet.
		In an increasingly aging population and with the increasing numbers of immunocompromised patients, tinea is emerging as an important and a significantly prevalent infection.
		In vivo diagnosis of tinea with confocal microscopy.
	www.fda.gov /OHRMS/DOCKETS/ac/04/briefing/4036B1_04_Natural%20History%20of%20Tinea%20Pedis.htm (853 words)

	Tinea Pedis - Info on Tinea Pedis Symptom, Causes & Treatment
		Tinea pedis or athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by a kind of mold called a fungus.
		Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet caused by superficial dermatophytes.Tinea pedis affects all ages but is more common in adults than in children.
		Tinea pedis is most commonly caused by Trichophyton rubrum, a dermatophyte initially endemic only in a small region of Southeast Asia and in parts of Africa and Australia.
	www.beauty-makeup-skincare.com /skin-disorders/tinea-pedis.htm (400 words)

	eMedicine - Tinea Pedis : Article Excerpt by Courtney M Robbins
		Tinea pedis has afflicted humanity for centuries, so it is perhaps surprising that the condition was not described until Pellizzari did so in 1888.
		Tinea pedis is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the soles of the feet and the interdigital spaces.
		Tinea pedis is not associated with significant mortality or morbidity.
	www.emedicine.com /derm/byname/tinea-pedis.htm (605 words)

	eMedicine - Tinea Pedis : Article by Courtney M Robbins
		A patient with chronic hyperkeratotic (moccasin) tinea pedis should be instructed to apply medication to the bottoms and sides of his or her feet.
		For interdigital tinea pedis, even though symptoms may not be present, a patient should apply the topical agent to the interdigital areas and to the soles because of the likelihood of plantar-surface infection.
		Moccasin-type tinea pedis is often recalcitrant to topical antifungals alone, owing to the thickness of the scale on the plantar surface.
	www.emedicine.com /DERM/topic470.htm (3939 words)

	eMedicine - Tinea Pedis : Article by Courtney M Robbins
		Tinea manuum is often unilateral and associated with moccasin-type tinea pedis (two feet and one hand syndrome).
		For interdigital tinea pedis, even though symptoms may not be present, a patient should apply the topical agent not only to the interdigital areas but also to the soles because of the likelihood of plantar-surface infection.
		Moccasin-type tinea pedis is often recalcitrant to topical antifungals alone due to the thickness of the scale on the plantar surface.
	emedicine.com /derm/topic470.htm (3710 words)

	Tinea pedis
		The dermatophytes that cause athlete’s foot and similar infections, called tinea infections, live on the dead tissues of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers.
		Susceptibility to tinea infection is increased by poor hygiene, occlusive (closed-up, such as tennis shoes) footwear, prolonged moist skin, and minor skin or nail injuries.
		Tinea infections are contagious, and can be passed through direct contact, or contact with items such as shoes, stockings, and shower or pool surfaces.
	www.rwjobgyn.com /Atoz/encyclopedia/article/000875.asp (748 words)

	Tinea Pedis - Athlete's Foot - Diet-and-Health
		Tinea corporis is a fungus infection of the skin on the body (corporis is the Latin word for body).
		Tinea capitis, which is usually called "ringworm," causes itchy, red areas, usually on the head (capitis comes from the Latin for head).
		Tinea pedis is usually called "athlete's foot" (Pedis is a Latin word for foot).
	www.diet-and-health.net /articles.php?cont=tinea+pedis++athletes+foot (596 words)

	Exploring The Issues In Treating Tinea Pedis
		Tinea pedis is the most common dermatophyte host in the world.
		Tinea pedis currently makes up about 12 percent of the foot problems seen in the U.S. Approximately 26.5 million people are infected annually.
		People who get tinea pedis usually wear occlusive footwear, which is one of the risk factors leading to hyperhidrosis and maceration, providing a favorable environment for the dermatophyte.
	www.podiatrytoday.com /article/2354 (4917 words)

	Tinea Pedis - tinea pedis treatment, picture, symptom, vesicular tinea pedis
		Tinea pedis is a very common skin condition - many people will develop it at least once in their lives.
		Tinea of the feet is an extremely common acute or chronic dermatosis.
		Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot is contagious and may be caught by walking barefoot in the locker room.
	www.cosmeticsdiary.com /tinea-pedis-athlete-foot.htm (995 words)

	Fungal Infections of the Nail - New Treatments, May 2, 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The acute form of tinea pedis is characterized by Treatment of Dermatophyte Infections, ringworm ring worm, tinea sudden onset of an erythematous vesicular or bullous eruption, which is intensely pruritic and sometimes painful.
		Tinea cruris usually presents as an annular lesion with central clearing and a narrow, raised, erythematous border.
		Tinea capitis usually is a disease of children; however, tinea corporis may develop in adults in the same household.
	www.ccspublishing.com /journals2a/nail_fungus.htm (917 words)

	Tinea fungal skin infection Patient Information
		Tinea corporis may be spread from person to person, from contact with an infected cat, most often a kitten, or from exposure to fungus in the soil..
		Tinea Capitis, Tinea unguium and chronic tinea pedis are difficult to eradicate completely and require oral treatment.
		People with tinea pedis should discourage further growth of the fungus by keeping their feet as dry as possible.
	www.docderm.com /patient_information/fungal_skin-infection.htm (888 words)

	HON Mother & Child Glossary, Fungal Skin Infections in Childhood
		Tinea is a general term for a group of related skin infections caused by different species of fungi.
		Tinea corporis, however, is commonly caused by 2 fungal species, Trichophyton and Microsporum.
		Tinea versicolour, which can cause mysterious areas of patchy skin discoloration, is caused by the Malassezia furfur fungus.
	www.hon.ch /Dossier/MotherChild/childhood_diseases/child_fungi.html (476 words)

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		Vesiculobullous tinea pedis is the third type of dermatophyte infection of the feet.
		Tinea pedis is regarded as a fungal infection of the feet that is caused by dermatophytes.
		Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot, can be treated with Mycotin® Spray between the toes, but the source of the fungus should...
	www.lycos.com /info/tinea--tinea-pedis.html (531 words)

	Fungal Infections of the Skin - Types - dermatologychannel (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Perhaps the best-known fungus infection of the skin is athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis.
		Tinea capitis is a fungal infection that affects the scalp and hair.
		When tinea capitis is diagnosed, it is important that all family members be examined for signs of infection and to see if they are asymptomatic carriers.
	www.dermatologychannel.net /fungalinfections/types.shtml (1326 words)

	Athletes Foot or Tinea Pedis
		Childhood Infections - Tinea Tinea Ringworm of the Scalp and the Body, Jock Itch, Athlete's Foot Signs and Symptoms: The term "tinea" is a general name referring to a group of related fungal skin infections.
		The Doctor Is In: Athlete's Foot Athlete s foot, or tinea pedis, is caused by a fungus that infiltrates the outer layers of skin on one s foot.
		Tinea Pedis Athlete's Foot Tinea pedis or athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by a kind of mold called a fungus.
	www.doctorpage.com /findit/Diseases_and_Conditions/Athletes_Foot_or_Tinea_Pedis (194 words)

	DaytonDailyNews: Dayton, Ohio, news and information
		Tinea pedis is an infection of the feet with mold-like fungi called dermatophytes.
		Susceptibility to tinea infection is increased by poor hygiene, occlusive (closed-up, such as tennis shoes) footwear, prolonged moist skin, and minor skin or nail injuries.
		Tinea infections are contagious, and can be passed through direct contact, or contact with items such as shoes, stockings, and shower or pool surfaces.
	www.daytondailynews.com /events/healthfd/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000875.html (333 words)

	Tinea information Dr Blaines' tinea experts
		Tinea results from fungi known as dermatophytes invading the dead cell component of skin, nails and hair.
		Most tinea can be effectively treated using over the counter antifungal creams (such as Tineacide which kills 99.9% of fungus on contact), however some more severe cases may require treatment with oral antifungals.
		Tinea capitis and tinea unguium are also treated with oral antifungals as topical treatments do not penetrate the hair follicles or the nail.
	www.drblaines.com /tinea.php (313 words)

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