A Study on Evaluating the Economical Burden of Skin Diseases: Fungal Infections and Scabies

Gujarat Technological University, India

^*Corresponding author: Mr. Patel Keval Ashvinbhai, Gujarat Technological University, R.K Building, Railway Crossing Line, Station Road, Petlad, India, Phone: 9601773141, E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: May 15, 2025

Published Date: July 07, 2025

Citation: Ashvinbhai PK, et al. (2025). A Study on Evaluating the Economical Burden of Skin Diseases: Fungal Infections and Scabies. Mathews J Dermatol. 9(2):30.

Copyrights: Ashvinbhai PK, et al. © (2025).

ABSTRACT

Background: Despite being highly prevalent, Fungal Infections and Scabies pose a significant economical burden. Evaluating this burden allows us to understand the average cost of treatment, potentially revealing expensive medications. This knowledge can guide the development of cost-effective alternatives, ultimately informing strategies and plans to prevent the spread of these common Infections.

Objectives:

1. Investigate the financial burden of Fungal Infection and Scabies on patients.
2. Determine the Prevalence of Fungal Infection and Scabies on patients.
3. Determine the Prevalence of Fungal Infection and Scabies in a diverse patient population.
4. Evaluate the burden of Fungal Infection and Scabies on patient’s productivity.

Method: After receiving approval from the ethics committee, a study was conducted to assess the economical burden of Fungal diseases and Scabies. The study involved observing patients visiting the dermatology department of Dr Sohana's Skin and Laser Clinic in Nadiad, India. Patients of all genders diagnosed with either Fungal Infection and Scabies were included in this concurrent observational study.

Result: A total of 257 patients were included in our study out of which 236 patients were of Fungal disease and 21 patients were of Scabies The economical burden study of both Fungal Infection and Scabies showed that overall study population was predominantly male which comprised of 53.38% for Fungal Infection and male which comprised of 57.14% for Scabies. Most of the patients were in age group of 18 to 35 which consist of about 39.40% for Fungal Infection and 57.14% for Scabies respectively. Tinea corporis (75.84%) was mostly found among Fungal Infection patients.

• (62.55%) AntiFungal agents were prescribed by Oral route as compared to Topical route (37.44%).
• (40.78%) Anti-Scabies agents were prescribed by Oral route as compared to Topical route (59.21%).

Conclusion: This observational study highlights the substantial burden of Fungal Infections and Scabies over six months at Dr. Sohana’s Skin and Laser Clinic. Fungal Infections (91.8%) predominantly affected rural males, with Tinea Corporis being most common. Itraconazole and Luliconazole were frequently prescribed, incurring ₹4,11,997 in costs. Scabies (8.2%) was more common in urban males, treated mainly with Permethrin and Ivermectin, costing ₹22,332. These findings underline the significant clinical and economic impact, along with notable demographic and treatment trends.

Keywords: Fungal Infection, Scabies, Pathophysiology and Treatment of Fungal Infection and Scabies, Economical Burden of Skin Diseases, Burden of Fungal Infection, Burden of Scabies.