Skin disorders affecting the feet

M. H. Motswaledi*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Skin disorders of the feet can affect the glabrous skin on the dorsal aspects, or the thick skin on the plantar aspects, thereof, or both. Some can affect one foot, and others both of them. These diseases can be inflammatory, genetically inherited, infectious and neoplastic in origin. It is important to identify them and to start treatment early. If not treated, some may lead to severe pain on walking, the inability to wear shoes, and amputation with serious disability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)34-38
Number of pages5
JournalSouth African Family Practice
Volume57
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Ainhum
  • Feet
  • Infections
  • Inflammatory disorders
  • Neoplastic disorders
  • Palmoplantar keratodermas
  • Skin disorders

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