Superficial Mycoses in Relation to Age and Gender

Aims: 39.5%. Superficial fungi infections found were Dermatophytes (13.1%), Pityriasis versicolor (4.3%), and Candidiasis (2.1%). Children had more infections than adults (P = 0.000; OR = 9.31; 95% C.I. = 6.93; 12.50). The most common type was tinea capitis (children), pityriasis versicolor (adults), tinea unguium (females), and tinea cruris (males). Dermatophytic infections and candidiasis were significantly associated with childhood and female gender respectively. Conclusion: Superficial fungi diseases are the most common dermatoses presenting to dermatologists in Nigeria and affect different ages and both gender invariably. Tinea capitis occurred predominantly in children, and pityriasis versicolor, tinea unguium and tinea cruris in adults, females and males respectively. Adequate control will lead to drastic fall in the number of skin problems confronting the general populace.

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