Impact of prurıtus on qualıty of lıfe in patıents wıth tinea

Superficial fungal infections are highly frequent in our country as well as on the world.1 Although tinea pedis with symptoms of pruritus, redness, exfoliation and maceration on the foot, especially at interdigital area, is not life-threatening and doesn’t lead to functional impairment, it negatively affects quality of life and relationship of patients with other people by leading to shaming, low self-esteem, loss of self-confidence, social timidity.2 Itching is one of the most intensely perceived symptoms and it is considered as one the main factors affecting quality of life.

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