A cross sectional study to identify the factors responsible for recurrence of Dadru.

In current medical scenario one can observe increase in patients having skin disorders. Some patients get relief after treatment but some get it again with some time interval or after certain duration of the treatment. Patients undergo ayurvedic or allopathic treatment or sometimes simultaneously medicines from both the pathies. Among them who undergoes only ayurvedic treatment, sometimes they took only shaman treatment or interrupted treatment. Even some patients may apply some home remedies also. Still the scenario is not improving. 39% of world population is suffering from it. In India also, 5 out of 1000 people are suffering from Tinea infections. So identification of factors for recurrent Dadru becomes important for solving this issue. Dadru is co-related with fungal infection. The effect of Dadru seen on patient’s social, psychological, emotional level. It also affects their quality of life. Recurrence of Dadru increases their problems. So it is important to find the root cause responsible for recurrence of Dadru, then one can work on that. That is why the topic is selected for the study.