Open AccessA step in the right direction: the evidence for treating of tinea pedis and onychomycosis in people with diabetes
Author(s) -
Matricciani Lisa,
Talbot Kerwin,
Jones Sara
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-4-s1-p34
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , amputation , antifungal , foot (prosody) , dermatology , intensive care medicine , mycosis , surgery , endocrinology , linguistics , philosophy
Background Effective treatment of tinea pedis and onychomycosis is crucial for patients with diabetes as these infections may lead to foot ulcers and eventual lower limb amputation. Although numerous studies have assessed the effectiveness of antifungal drug and treatment regimens, most exclude patients with diabetes and examine otherwise healthy individuals. While these studies are useful, results cannot necessarily be extrapolated to patients with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to therefore identify the best evidence-based treatment options for tinea pedis or onychomycosis in people with diabetes.