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Turkish Bath-Associated Infectious Dermatoses: A Comprehensive Review of Risk Factors, Clinical Manifestations, and
Omer Kutlu1, Pinar Ozdemir Cetinkaya2, Gulnihal Yavuz3
1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Faculty of Medicine, Tokat, Türkiye.
Sisli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni
|February 17, 2026
Summary
Traditional Turkish baths, while communal, rarely spread skin infections like fungal or bacterial dermatoses. Despite potential risks, frequent disinfection makes infections uncommon.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Communal bathing, like in Turkish baths, has been practiced for centuries for hygiene and health.
- Shared environments and water exposure can potentially facilitate the spread of dermatological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and types of infectious dermatoses associated with traditional Turkish baths.
- To assess the risk factors contributing to the transmission of skin infections in these communal settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on infectious diseases linked to communal bathing facilities.
- Analysis of common dermatoses such as tinea pedis, molluscum contagiosum, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
Main Results:
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections (e.g., folliculitis) and fungal infections (e.g., tinea pedis) are potential risks in communal baths.
- Parasitic infections like scabies can also be transmitted in such environments.
Conclusions:
- Despite potential risks, infectious dermatoses acquired from Turkish baths are considered uncommon.
- Effective disinfection protocols and non-stagnant water systems likely minimize infection transmission.
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