Examination under a microscope reveals the septate, branching, dermatophyte infections, dermatophytes, ringworm, ring worm, tinea threadlike hyphae characteristic of dermatophytes. KOH examination of hair reveals small spores. If potassium hydroxide exam is negative, the scales may be cultured on a fungal dermatophyte infections, dermatophytes, ringworm, ring worm, tinea medium. The acute form of tinea pedis is characterized by Treatment of Dermatophyte Infections, ringworm ring worm, tinea sudden onset of an erythematous vesicular or bullous eruption, which is intensely pruritic and sometimes painful. It occurs interdigitally and on the soles of the feet.
Acute attacks are self-limited, but recurrences are common.
Untreated, the eruption persists indefinitely. Tinea pedis is caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes or Trichophyton rubrum. KOH examination of skin scrapings show septate hyphae. Secondary staphylococcal infections are Management of Tinea Pedis Acute disease usually can be managed with a topical antifungal. Onychomycosis affect the fingernails and toenails.