Figure 3
From: Dermatology for the practicing allergist: Tinea pedis and its complications
Vesiculobullous type tinea pedis on the plantar surface of the feet. This type of tinea pedis usually causes pustules or vesicles on the instep and plantar surfaces of the feet. Bacterial infection should be ruled out by microscopy or culture. (Photograph kindly provided by Dr. Stuart Leicht, Division of Dermatology, East Tennessee State University.)