ATLAS OF SKIN DISEASES

Tinea pedis  is one of the most common reasons for medical visits. The diagnosis of this disease is usually straightforward. The disease manifests itself by itching and inflammation of  the interdigital folds. A typical inflammatory itchy plaques with flaking are often present on the feet.  Inflammatory manifectations  are more  pronounced on the periphery of these plaques. Because of high prevalence of this disease overdiagnosis is frequent. Many inflammatory and itchy dermatoses  with feet involvement are mistakenly diagnosed as mycoses.