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Pie de atleta - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Tiña podal; Dermatofitosis del pie; Infección micótica del pie; Tiña de los pies; Infección del pie por hongos

Definición:

Es una infección en los pies provocada por hongos y su denominación médica es tiña podal. Esta afección puede durar por poco o mucho tiempo y puede reaparecer después del tratamiento.

Causas:

El pie de atleta ocurre cuando un cierto hongo prolifera sobre la piel de sus pies. Además de los dedos del pie, también se puede presentar en los talones, las palmas de las manos y entre los dedos de las manos.

El pie de atleta es el tipo más común de infecciones micóticas por tiña. El hongo prospera en áreas cálidas y húmedas. El riesgo de contraer esta afección se incrementa si usted:

  • Usa calzado cerrado, especialmente si es recubierto con plástico.
  • Mantiene sus pies húmedos durante períodos prolongados.
  • Transpira mucho.
  • Desarrolla una lesión menor en las uñas o en la piel.

El pie de atleta es contagioso y se puede transmitir por contacto directo o por contacto con artículos tales como zapatos, calcetines y superficies de piscinas o duchas.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/13/2011
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009.

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