Association between Washing Residue on the Feet and Tinea Pedis in Diabetic Patients

• Main Authors: Kimie Takehara (Author), Ayumi Amemiya (Author), Yuko Mugita (Author), Yuichiro Tsunemi (Author), Yoko Seko (Author), Yumiko Ohashi (Author), Kohjiro Ueki (Author), Takashi Kadowaki (Author), Makoto Oe (Author), Takashi Nagase (Author), Mari Ikeda (Author), Hiromi Sanada (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Tinea pedis (TP) may lead to the development of foot ulcers in diabetic patients; thus, its prevention in diabetic patients is important. TP occurs after dermatophytes on the skin scales of TP patients attach to the feet. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the scales and dermatophytes, and this ca...