Mari Ikeda    Department   School of Nursing, School of Nursing    Position
Article types	Original article
Language	English
Peer review	Peer reviewed
Title	Association between Washing Residue on the Feet and Tinea Pedis in Diabetic Patients.
Journal	Formal name：Nursing Research and pPractice Abbreviation：Nurs Res Pract ISSN code：(2090-1429)2090-1429(Linking)
Domestic / Foregin	Foregin
Volume, Issue, Page	2015,pp.872678
Author and coauthor	Takehara Kimie†, Amemiya Ayumi, Mugita Yuko, Tsunemi Yuichiro, Seko Yoko, Ohashi Yumiko, Ueki Kohjiro, Kadowaki Takashi, Oe Makoto, Nagase Takashi, Ikeda Mari, Sanada Hiromi*
Publication date	2015
Summary	Tinea pedis (TP) may lead to the development of foot ulcers in diabetic patients; thus, its prevention in diabetic patients is important. TP occurs after dermatophytes on the skin scales of TP patients attach to the feet. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the scales and dermatophytes, and this can be performed using various methods, including foot washing. This study aimed to objectively examine the association between the presence of TP and foot-washing habits. We included 33 diabetic patients, and, of these, 17 had TP. The presence of washing residue on the feet was determined by applying a fluorescent cream to the participants' feet, and images of the feet were captured under ultraviolet light before and after foot washing. Our results showed that diabetic patients with TP had higher levels of washing residue on their feet than those without TP. The importance of washing feet to prevent TP needs to be emphasized through educational programs for diabetic patients. Furthermore, the development of an effective foot-washing technique is essential.
DOI	10.1155/2015/872678
PMID	25793125