Tinea pedis in athletes

Occult tinea pedis in an Israeli population and predisposing factors for the acquisition of the disease

“…[1][2][3] Usually, tinea pedis manifests in the interdigital space between the toes, as well as in skin elsewhere on the foot. [1][2][3] Usually, tinea pedis manifests in the interdigital space between the toes, as well as in skin elsewhere on the foot.…”

Skin Conditions of Baseball, Cricket, and Softball Players

“…A study of swimmers found that use of tolnaftate powder reduced the prevalence of tinea pedis from 8.5 % to 2.1 % [66]. Other preventive strategies include soaking socks in a disinfectant before washing them in hot water, wearing shoes or sandals while walking in public areas, and regularly cleaning shower and locker room floors with an antimicrobial agent [58]. It has been suggested that athletes should put on socks before underwear to reduce dermatophyte transmission to the groin [67].…”

“…Athletes should wear synthetic moisture-absorbing socks, thoroughly dry feet after showering, and use an antifungal powder, for example tolnaftate, on their feet and in their shoes [58]. A study of swimmers found that use of tolnaftate powder reduced the prevalence of tinea pedis from 8.5 % to 2.1 % [66].…”

“…The simplest way of preventing tinea pedis is to keep the feet clean and dry [58]. Athletes should wear synthetic moisture-absorbing socks, thoroughly dry feet after showering, and use an antifungal powder, for example tolnaftate, on their feet and in their shoes [58].…”

“…Diagnosis of tinea pedis is confirmed by detecting hyphae on microscopic examination of KOH-treated scrapings collected from the advancing border of the lesion or vesicle roof [58]. Fungal culture, in addition to confirming the diagnosis, identifies fungal species, but diagnostic growth requires 1-4 weeks [59].…”