I
ntertrigo is a condition created by friction of
opposing skin surfaces in conjunction with moisture
trapped in deep skin folds. Foot intertrigo is a
relatively common and troubling disorder in hot
weather or occluded conditions. Although it may
present as a chronic erythematous desquamative
eruption, it is commonly characterized by malodorous
maceration and mainly affects the interdigital
regions of the feet. These interdigital lesions are
often diagnosed as tinea pedis or eczematous dermatitis.
However, in some patients, the macerated
eruption is unresponsive to treatment with antifungal
agents or anti-inflammatory agents such as topical
steroids. In addition to eczematous dermatitis and
interdigital tinea pedis, the etiologies of foot intertrigo
are varied and include candidosis intertrigo and
bacterial intertrigo.(1-3) This report presents our experience
with seventeen cases of foot intertrigo, all of
which had been treated as tinea infection or eczematous
dermatitis with no improvement. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the main clinical features of
bacterial toe web infections, causative organisms,
and effective treatment