Association Between Onychomycosis and Foot Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Authors : Haci Hasan ABUOGLU, Emre GUNAY, Sevil OZKAN, Hakan UZUNOGLU, Riza ADALETİ, Cebrail AKYUZ, Bulent KAYA

Pages : 261-264

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.564081

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Publication Date : 2019-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Diabetes mellitus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DM); is associated with many serious health complications such as diabetic foot ulcer insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DFU);. Onychomycosis increases the risk for foot disorders and limb amputation in DM patients, and if untreated, can result in tissue degradation and DFU. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between the incidences of onychomycosis and DFU. Methods: This study included 40 DM patients with DFU insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(study group); and 40 DM patients without FU insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(control group);. Samples were obtained from the most affected part of the nail. The deep-nail plaque of the right toe was preferred in patients with normal toenail appearance. In addition, mycological examinations were conducted. Values of p<0.01 were considered as significant. Results: No significant difference was observed between the two groups with respect to age, sex, and hemoglobin A1c levels insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.01);. However, the incidence of onychomycosis and use of insulin were significantly higher in the study group than in the control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.01 and p<0.001, respectively);. Conclusion: Onychomycosis might be associated with development of FU in patients with DM. By treating onychomycosis early, foot amputation can be prevented
Keywords : Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Foot, Risk Factors, Onychomycosis