Footwear dermatitis: historical background, epidemiology, clinical connotation-Part II.

Footwear dermatitis is a disabling condition that is identified by blistering and/or weeping feet that may become secondarily infected and painful. Fissuring is a common feature, resulting in an inability to walk, and it may prevent the wearing of footwear, especially when shoes are the cause of the dermatosis. In the absence of adequate care and therapy, footwear dermatitis may turn into a chronic distressing disease that largely effects the daily quality of life of patients.