Treating Foot Infections in Diabetic Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Matricciani Lisa, Talbot Kerwin, Jones Sara
Primary Institution: University of South Australia
Hypothesis
What evidence is there for antifungal treatment interventions for adults with tinea pedis and/or onychomycosis in people with diabetes?
Conclusion
Further research is needed to determine the best treatment options for foot infections in diabetic patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Most studies on antifungal treatments exclude patients with diabetes.
- Seven studies were identified, all focusing on onychomycosis treatments.
- Topical ciclopirox, oral terbinafine, and oral itraconazole were found safe and effective.
Takeaway
This study found that there aren't many studies on treating foot infections in people with diabetes, and more research is needed to find the best treatments.
Methodology
A systematic literature search of four electronic databases was conducted to find studies on antifungal treatments for diabetes patients.
Limitations
There is a scarcity of studies specifically investigating antifungal treatments for tinea pedis in patients with diabetes.
Participant Demographics
Adults with diabetes.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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