Tinea Manus

Tinea manuum is palm fungal infection ("goose-foot palm"); spread from tinea pedis by scratching. Hands dry/well-ventilated so lower incidence than foot. Increasing with tinea pedis. Pathogens same as tinea pedis.

Common Symptoms

Papule; station doctor; facial tinea; pustule; hand desquamation

Causes and Pathogenesis

T. rubrum predominant, then T. mentagrophytes; spread by scratching foot/body/groin. Hand trauma triggers; occupational (miners/cobblers/manual workers). Occlusive clothing raises local temp/humidity; incubation/growth/regression phases; keratinase/proteinases drive invasion and damage.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Avoid scratching tinea pedis; reduce acid/alkali exposure; personal/family/community hygiene; no shared slippers/basins; dry feet; reduce chemical/physical/biological irritants; limit strong tea/coffee/alcohol; dust antifungal powder between toes; disinfect footwear; dry underwear; reduce groin sweating.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.