Role of Tinea Unguium and Other Factors in Chronic and Recurrent Dermatophytosis: A Case Control Study.

Manual laborers were frequently affected by chronic dermatophytosis according to one study and in many other studies on dermatophytosis.[ 10 , 11 , 12 ] The prevalence of dermatophytosis may depend upon variables such as hygiene, sharing of linen, and family history of tinea.[ 18 ] Sharing of linen was found in 71.3% of the cases as compared to 37.5% of controls which was highly significant ( P = 0.001).

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This indicates that contact and sweating may be associated with a higher incidence of dermatophytosis but these factors may not be significant contributors to CRD.

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