In summary, the authors concluded that
eczema was the most common skin problem during the
period of the flood. Skin maceration at web space(s) of
toes which were thought to be fungal infection were
chronic irritant dermatitis with secondary bacterial
colonization. Only a few cases were fungal infection.
Excessive exposure to contaminated water, friction, high
humidity and unhygienic environment might have
increased the prevalence of bacterial colonization on
eczematous macerated skin. Microbiologic investigation
should be done in patients who complain of skin
maceration at web space(s) of toes. Unfortunately, it is
not practical done. The authors proposed that topical
medications which have the combination of antiinflammatory,
antibacterial and antifungal properties
are the most suitable medications.