Misdiagnosis of Athlete's foot

Alternative diagnoses list for Athlete's foot:

For a diagnosis of Athlete's foot, the following list of conditions have been mentioned in sources as possible alternative diagnoses to consider during the diagnostic process for Athlete's foot:

• Erythrasma
• Psoriasis
• Contact dermatitis
• Dyshidrotic eczema (type of Eczema)
• Scabies
• Pitted keratolysis

Diseases for which Athlete's foot may be an alternative diagnosis

The other diseases for which Athlete's foot is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include:

• Eczema
• Erythrasma

Athlete's foot Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

• Ask the Following Questions - FOOT AND TOE PAIN
• Differential Diagnosis - Toe Pain/Swelling
• Approach to the Diagnosis - FOOT, HEEL, AND TOE PAIN
• Approach to the Diagnosis - FOOT, HEEL, AND TOE PAIN

Common Misdiagnoses and Athlete's foot

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About misdiagnosis:

When checking for a misdiagnosis of Athlete's foot or confirming a diagnosis of Athlete's foot, it is useful to consider what other medical conditions might be possible misdiagnoses or other alternative conditions relevant to diagnosis. These alternate diagnoses of Athlete's foot may already have been considered by your doctor or may need to be considered as possible alternative diagnoses or candidates for misdiagnosis of Athlete's foot. For a general overview of misdiagnosis issues for all diseases, see Overview of Misdiagnosis.

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