Awareness of Risk Factors for Dermatophytoses and its impact on Quality of Life among adults in Mangalore. A Cross-sectional study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Dermatophytoses has always been the most common cause of superficial fungal infections in India. In recent years dermatologists across the country are facing an onslaught of chronic and recurrent dermatophytosis in volumes never encountered previously. Over the last 3-4 years, the frequency of such cases has increased alarmingly. Methods: In order to evaluate this drastic change in the epidemic profile of dermatophytosis in India, we aimed to assess the level of awareness of its risk factors among the population, and also since the infection is now more chronic and recalcitrant in its course, we used the Dermatology Quality of Life(DLQI) index to evaluate the morbidity associated with dermatophyte infection. Results: This study showed a significant impairment of QoL in patients with dermatophytosis with a mean DLQI score of 3.73 ± 0.584. Students were the most commonly affected with dermatophytosis. Symptoms of itching, embarrassment, and self-consciousness were reported by most patients. There was no gender difference in the QoL scores. Patients with Tinea cruris had the highest effect on quality of life. Conclusion: An increased awareness about dermatophytosis is warranted so that early identification and effective treatment will help reduce the chronicity of the infection and also limit its spread as well as reduce the topical steroid abuse that this infection so rampantly bears.
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Dr. Myfanwy Joanne D’Souza, Kamath, Ganesh Hundi
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