Diagnosis and Management of Plantar Dermatoses

Cody J Rasner; Sara A Kullberg; David R Pearson; Christina L Boull

doi:10.3122/jabfm.2022.02.200410

Diagnosis and Management of Plantar Dermatoses

J Am Board Fam Med. 2022 Mar-Apr;35(2):435-442. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.02.200410.

Authors

Cody J Rasner¹, Sara A Kullberg¹, David R Pearson¹, Christina L Boull²

Affiliations

¹ From the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis (CR, SK, DRP, CLB); Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (SK, DRP, CLB).
² From the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis (CR, SK, DRP, CLB); Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (SK, DRP, CLB). oehr0005@umn.edu.

PMID: 35379733
DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.02.200410

Abstract

Plantar dermatoses (PD) are common, occurring either spontaneously on healthy skin or developing secondarily from previously established foot disease. PD share similar symptoms and morphology, making them challenging to differentiate. A few of the most frequently encountered PD include tinea pedis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic dermatitis (or recurrent vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis), and juvenile plantar dermatosis. This review offers practical advice for diagnosing and treating the most common PD in the primary care office.

Keywords: Dermatitis; Dermatology; Family Medicine; Primary Health Care; Psoriasis; Tinea Pedis; Workplace.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Tinea Pedis* / diagnosis
Tinea Pedis* / therapy