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Nouf Alhammadi1, Marwah Al-Jallal2, Hanan A AlKaabi2
1Rheumatology, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Background:
It has been estimated that 30% of diabetic people experience dermatological problems. Fungal infections are the most frequent cause of these lesions. While tinea infections in non-diabetic individuals rarely cause symptoms, in diabetes patients, they can create fistulas and entry sites that can result in catastrophic bacterial infections.
Aim:
This research paper aims to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with tinea pedis among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
The research paper incorporated a cross-sectional study approach with the involvement of a questionnaire-based response aimed at all Saudi inhabitants with diabetes mellitus (DM) who conceded to be part of the study. This research was carried out from March 22, 2023, to May 22, 2023, spanning for three months. The participants who satisfied our requirements provided data using computerized Google Forms for data collection; no nominative information disseminated via social media platforms was visible. The three components of the questionnaire address diabetic information, tinea pedis infections, and foot care.
Results:
A total of 295 people with diabetes case were involved in the study. Among them, 149 (50.5%) were males, and their ages stretched from 16 to above 60 years, with a mean age of 49.5 ± 12.9 years old. A total of 194 (65.8%) of the study patients had type II DM. Of 134 (45.4%) were diagnosed with diabetes for more than 10 years. Exact 152 (52%) of the study diabetic patients were diagnosed with tinea pedis. Only patients' BMI showed a significant association with having tinea pedis as 47 of overweight diabetics were diagnosed with tinea pedis versus 47 of obese patients and only five patients of others who were underweight (p=0.049).
Conclusion:
This research concluded that almost 50% of patients with diabetes were suffering from obesity and were earlier diagnosed with tinea pedis and poor glycemic control irrespective of reported good diabetic foot care.
Insights
Nearly half of diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia have tinea pedis, a fungal infection. Obesity and poor glycemic control are linked to this condition, even with good foot care.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus significantly increases the risk of dermatological issues, with fungal infections being prevalent.
- Tinea infections in diabetic individuals can lead to severe complications like bacterial infections due to compromised skin integrity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of tinea pedis among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.
- To identify factors associated with tinea pedis in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted using questionnaire-based responses from diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.
- Data was collected via Google Forms over three months (March-May 2023).
- The questionnaire covered diabetes history, tinea pedis diagnosis, and foot care practices.
Main Results:
- Out of 295 participants, 52% were diagnosed with tinea pedis.
- A significant association was found between Body Mass Index (BMI) and tinea pedis.
- Overweight and obese patients showed higher rates of tinea pedis compared to underweight individuals (p=0.049).
Conclusions:
- Approximately 50% of diabetic patients studied had tinea pedis.
- Obesity and poor glycemic control were associated with tinea pedis, regardless of reported foot care.
- The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions for fungal infections in diabetic populations.
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