01198nas a2200193   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001800054653001600072653001700088100001500105700001400120700001300134245008900147856004600236300000900282520069900291022001400990       2020                            d  c02/202010aElephantiasis10aLymphoedema10aPodoconiosis1 aChandler D1 aGrijsen M1 aFuller L00aWith Bare Feet in the Soil: Podoconiosis, a Neglected Cause of Tropical Lymphoedema.  uhttps://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/506045  a1-123 a<p>Podoconiosis is a form of lymphoedema that occurs in tropical highland areas in genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to irritant volcanic soils. The disease is preventable through consistent use of footwear and attention to foot hygiene; however, in endemic areas there is a strong barefoot tradition, and many cannot afford shoes. Patients with podoconiosis face significant physical disability, psychological comorbidity, reduced quality of life and experience frequent episodes of systemic illness due to acute dermatolymphangioadenitis. This review provides an overview of this important and neglected tropical skin disease and summarizes the latest research findings.</p>  a1421-9832