The prevalence of dermatophytosis in patients attending al-yarmouk teaching hospital

Abstract EN

Background : dermatophytic infections are common in our country with many clinical types.

Objective : this study was arranged to assess the clinical and epidemiological aspects of dermatophytosis among patients attending Al-Yarmouk teaching hospital.

Patients and methods : A total of 96 patients with dermatophytosis were examined in the dermatology out patients department in Al-Yarmouk teaching hospital, over a period of six months.

Diagnosis was made clinically and confirmed by potassium hydroxide testing in suspicious cases.

Results : prevalence rate was 0.01 % with the majority of cases in the teenage group, males were more frequently affected than females (2.5 : 1), most of the patients were from rural areas, and tine corpora's was the most commonly encountered type.

Conclusion : dermatophytosis still accounts for an important curable problem in our dermatological practice, which requires further attention and support.