[5] Risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, weak immune system, humid surroundings, excessive sweating, recurrent hand trauma and cracks in feet.

[5] Machine operators, mechanics, gas/electricity workers and people who work with chemicals have also been reported to be at greater risk.

[3] One large study revealed around 84% of tinea manuum was associated with athlete's foot, of which 80% admitted scratching their feet, and 60% were male,[6] There is usually an itch, with generalised dry flaky thick skin of the palm of a hand.

[5] Diabetes, high blood pressure, weak immune system, humid surroundings, excessive sweating, recurrent hand trauma and cracks in feet are risk factors for tinea manuum.

[3] Prevention is focussed on hygiene such as washing hands, avoiding scratching the feet or touching fungal toe infections.

[3] Dermatophyte infections occur in up to a quarter of the world's population, of which the hands and feet are most commonly involved.

[3] One large study revealed around 84% of tinea manuum was associated with athlete's foot, of which 80% admitted scratching their feet, and 60% were male, [6]