Abstract
Background and objective: Dermatophytoses are the most common human fungal infections over the world. These infections have been nominated according to the anatomical site of involvement such as tinea capitis. Some predisposing factors may increase susceptibility including diabetes, cushing syndrome, etc. The objective of this survey was to determine some predisposing factors for tinea corporis, because elimination or treatment of them not only ceases spreading of the lesion but also prevents reinfection.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross- sectional study patients who were visited in Sina Hospital in Tabriz and had confirmed tinea corporis with direct fungal smear were selected. Other regarding were age, sex, occupation and predisposing factors.
Results: Of 76 confirmed cases, 46(60.5%) were males and 30(30.5%) were females. Tinea corporis was common in the third decade. The main predisposing factor was dry skin. Diabetes was found only in 4(5.2%) patients.
Conclusion: The main predisposing factor in thid survey for tinea corporis is dry skin that it's diagnosis, treatment and some simple educations may inhence improvement of tinea corporis and prevents other superficial infections too.