Modifiable risk factors associated with patients of tinea corporis
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Dermatophytoses tend to reccur, especially in tropical countries like India due to the hot and humid climate. Though, several risk factors can influence on dermatophytosis, few are modifiable. Clothing types and habits, poor personal hygiene, sharing of towelsare some of the modifiable risk factors for development of dermatophytosis. Identifying such modifiable risk factors can help in deciding on specific interventions. The present study was conducted to know modifiable risk factors associated with patients of Tinea corporis. Material and Methods: A total of 187 patients clinically diagnosed as Tinea corporiswho were fungal culture positive were included.A well-tested questionnaire schedule had been designed to collect data on personal habits. Samples were collected and direct microscopy by KOH and culture on SDA with antibiotics were done. Results: The number of patients who were accustomed to wear cotton clothes were almost double to those who wore synthetic clothes (1.9:1). Out of 187 patients, 124 were using loose clothing whereas 63 were using tight clothing. 109 cases were taking daily bath and 162 used simple non medicated soap for bathing. A total of 97 patients gave history of sharing of towels. 123 patients gave a history of routine soil contact and 45 had contact with household pet animals. The commonest addiction was tobacco chewing followed by smoking. Discussion: Poor personal hygiene and habits of sharing towels with others which could be one of the important risk factors responsible for transmission in this study population. People need to be educated about health risks associated with their habits.
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Neha Sharma, Uma Tendolkar
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