Nearly 85% of diabetic patients with uncontrolled glycemic index are prone to superficial
fungal foot infection (SFFI) which is a serious sequelae for the risk of lower limb cellulitis.
In one study, tea tree oil was as effective as a prescription antifungal cream in easing symptoms of a
fungal foot infection.
Fungal foot infection or excess sweating can provoke pompholyx.
In her own experience, four out of five diabetic patients with a
fungal foot infection are unaware of it, she said.
when the bass player in Sam Fox's backing band switched on our glorious festive light withdrawal by the Chuckle After a series of knock-knock backs, including a late withdrawal by the Chuckle Brothers' make-up artist - felled by a persistent
fungal foot infection - I feared that the answer was 'no.'.
Djeridane et al carried out a study on military personnel including all ranks at Department of Dermatology at Military Central Hospital in Algeria.10 Their study showed that
fungal foot infection was most common in age group of 20-29 years.
Fungal Foot Infection In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus M Results Of Two Independent Investigations, Mycoses, 50[Supple 2]:14-9.
Fungal foot infection, cellulitis and diabetes: a review.
In a subanalysis of the European study, known as the Achilles Project, the approximately 1,200 people with diabetes were more than 50% more likely to have a
fungal foot infection than were the approximately 18,000 nondiabetic subjects, Dr.
The epidemiological profile of
fungal foot infections seems to be related to age, life style, and the presence of comorbidities.
A systematic review of the published literature on treatment of diabetic
fungal foot infections concluded that there is good evidence that oral terbinafine is as safe and effective as itraconazole for treating onycho m ycosis.
For yeast-type
fungal foot infections, milder cases can be cleared up by thorough daily cleaning with surgical spirit.