Haerani Haerani, Zulkarnain Zulkarnain

Review: Tinea Pedis

Introduction

Review: tinea pedis. Pelajari Tinea Pedis (kutu air), infeksi jamur kulit kaki oleh Trichophyton rubrum. Pahami penyebab, gejala, faktor risiko, pencegahan, dan pengobatan antijamur.

Abstract

Tinea pedis merupakan salah satu penyakit dermatofitosis. Tinea pedis atau lebih sering disebut sebagai kutu air merupakan penyakit infeksi yang disebabkan oleh jamur golongan dermatofita yang menginfeksi kulit pada bagian sela-sela jari kaki, telapak kaki dan bagian lateral kaki. Trichopyton rubrum menjadi spesies jamur utama penyebab Tinea pedis. Review ini menggambarkan bagaimana T. rubrum menginfeksi kulit melalui penghancuran keratin dengan produksi enzim oleh jamur yang kemudian menimbulkan berbagai masalah klinis seperti maserasi, gatal, bearair, menimbulkan bau, fisura, serta pada tingkat parah dapat menimbulkan komplikasi. Kebersihan, sosial ekonomi, pekerjaan dan pendidikan menjadi faktor pendukung terjadinya Tinea pedis. Menjaga kebersihan personal menjadi langkah pencegahan infeksi, pengobatan yang dapat dilakukan yaitu dengan antijamur oral maupun tropikal.

Review

The article, titled "Review: Tinea Pedis," presents a foundational overview of Tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete's foot. The abstract indicates that the paper defines the condition as a dermatophytosis caused by dermatophyte fungi, primarily *Trichophyton rubrum*. This review aims to outline the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, predisposing factors, and management strategies for this prevalent fungal infection. Given the widespread nature of Tinea pedis and its significant impact on patient quality of life, a consolidated review of this topic is indeed valuable for both clinicians and public health practitioners, offering a current synthesis of key knowledge. The abstract highlights several key aspects that the review appears to address effectively. It clearly identifies *Trichophyton rubrum* as the predominant causative agent and briefly touches upon the mechanism of infection, specifically mentioning keratin destruction via fungal enzyme production. The description of clinical manifestations, including maceration, pruritus, blistering, odor, and fissures, along with potential severe complications, provides a good summary of the disease's presentation. Furthermore, the inclusion of risk factors such as hygiene, socioeconomic status, occupation, and education, alongside preventive measures and treatment options (both topical and oral antifungals), suggests a well-rounded scope covering epidemiology, clinical aspects, and therapeutic approaches. While the abstract promises a solid overview, for a truly comprehensive "Review" article, deeper exploration of certain areas could further enhance its impact. For instance, elaborating on diagnostic methods beyond clinical observation, discussing differential diagnoses, or providing a comparative analysis of the efficacy and side effect profiles of various antifungal treatments in more detail would be beneficial. Furthermore, a discussion on emerging antifungal resistance patterns, specific challenges in different patient populations (e.g., immunocompromised individuals, diabetics), or the role of public health initiatives in prevention could add significant depth. Nevertheless, based on the provided abstract, this review appears to serve as an excellent introductory resource, consolidating essential information regarding the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management of Tinea pedis.

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