Abstract
Background
There has been a global rise in cases of dermatophytosis and, in particular, recalcitrant and recurrent cases on tinea of the glabrous skin. This phenomenon, particularly prevalent in India, has been linked to the concerning rise of antifungal resistance. The challenge is amplified by a dearth of comprehensive, international data to understand the global scope and characteristics of such cases.
Objectives
This study aims to collate international insights, focusing on areas outside Europe (as this was previously published), to map the extent and characteristics of clinical and, where possible, laboratory confirmed tinea of the glabrous skin through an online survey administered to dermatologists globally.
Methods
An online survey was distributed from February 2022 to July 2023 and captured data on respondents' experience of recalcitrant and recurrent tinea of the glabrous skin over the preceding 3 years.
Results
A total of 260 responses were received spreads across 36 countries, excluding Europe. In total, 91.7% reported seeing cases of recalcitrant or recurrent tinea of the glabrous skin over the preceding 3 years. Common anatomical sites affected were the trunk and groin. T. mentagrophytes and T. rubrum were the predominant species implicated, and there were low rates of laboratory confirmed dermatophyte resistance.
Conclusions
The high rates of reported recalcitrant and recurrent tinea of the glabrous skin underscore an urgent need for global collaborative efforts and enhanced diagnostic measures. The findings advocate for the establishment of a standardized global disease registry, regulation of over-the-counter antifungal and steroid combinations, correlation of clinical suspicion with laboratory confirmed drug resistance and exploration of alternative therapeutic strategies to mitigate the burgeoning challenge of dermatophyte resistance.
There has been a global rise in cases of dermatophytosis and, in particular, recalcitrant and recurrent cases on tinea of the glabrous skin. This phenomenon, particularly prevalent in India, has been linked to the concerning rise of antifungal resistance. The challenge is amplified by a dearth of comprehensive, international data to understand the global scope and characteristics of such cases.
Objectives
This study aims to collate international insights, focusing on areas outside Europe (as this was previously published), to map the extent and characteristics of clinical and, where possible, laboratory confirmed tinea of the glabrous skin through an online survey administered to dermatologists globally.
Methods
An online survey was distributed from February 2022 to July 2023 and captured data on respondents' experience of recalcitrant and recurrent tinea of the glabrous skin over the preceding 3 years.
Results
A total of 260 responses were received spreads across 36 countries, excluding Europe. In total, 91.7% reported seeing cases of recalcitrant or recurrent tinea of the glabrous skin over the preceding 3 years. Common anatomical sites affected were the trunk and groin. T. mentagrophytes and T. rubrum were the predominant species implicated, and there were low rates of laboratory confirmed dermatophyte resistance.
Conclusions
The high rates of reported recalcitrant and recurrent tinea of the glabrous skin underscore an urgent need for global collaborative efforts and enhanced diagnostic measures. The findings advocate for the establishment of a standardized global disease registry, regulation of over-the-counter antifungal and steroid combinations, correlation of clinical suspicion with laboratory confirmed drug resistance and exploration of alternative therapeutic strategies to mitigate the burgeoning challenge of dermatophyte resistance.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology |
| Vol/bind | 39 |
| Udgave nummer | 6 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 1185-1191 |
| Antal sider | 7 |
| ISSN | 0926-9959 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2025 |
Bibliografisk note
Funding Information:SSK has been awarded a grant from the Women's Dermatological Society and GLODERM, which contributes to part of her salary and has received speaker fees/travel support from LEO Pharma, Janssen, AbbVie and L'Or\u00E9al. DML has received honoraria as a consultant for advisory board meetings by AbbVie, Janssen, Sanofi, LeoPharma, Novartis and as a speaker and/or received grants from the following companies: Abbvie, Janssen, Novartis, Sanofi, Jamjoom Pharma, UCB and Leo Pharma during the last 3\u2009years. RH has no conflicts of interest to declare.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
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