Foot dermatitis from the shoes

Background  Foot dermatitis from the shoes is a common disorder. Methods  Patients with foot complaints seen at the Contact Dermatitis Unit, Department of Dermatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine between May 2001 and May 2002 were evaluated. Results  Four patients with foot dermatitis from s...

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Published in:International journal of dermatology 2004-08, Vol.43 (8), p.565-567
Main Authors: Onder, Meltem, Atahan, Asena Cigdem, Bassoy, Banu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Topical
Adolescent
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatitis, Contact - drug therapy
Dermatitis, Contact - etiology
Dermatology
Female
Foot Dermatoses - drug therapy
Foot Dermatoses - etiology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Shoes - adverse effects
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
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Summary:Background  Foot dermatitis from the shoes is a common disorder. Methods  Patients with foot complaints seen at the Contact Dermatitis Unit, Department of Dermatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine between May 2001 and May 2002 were evaluated. Results  Four patients with foot dermatitis from shoe allergens were found. Their clinical and patch test results of shoe contact dermatitis were reviewed. We also summarized the standard test allergens for shoe dermatitis. All four patients were treated with topical corticosteroid creams and were informed about patch test‐positive materials. Conclusions  Patients with foot dermatitis from shoes should undergo patch testing to exclude other causes of foot dermatosis. Contact dermatitis from shoes can be managed by the recognition and avoidance of the allergens responsible. The control of hyperhidrosis and the use of topical and systemic corticosteroid therapies may also be beneficial.
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02208.x