Abstract
Objectives: Ringworm is a common cutaneous fungal disease with worldwide distribution.It may lead to the abnormal c-reactive protein levels and metabolism of lipid. Thus this study has been designed for determining serum CRP and also evaluating the Lipid profile in patients associated with ringworm.
 Materials and methods: This study recruited 25 patients with ringworm (cases) and 25 healthy individuals (controls). A questionnaire of personal characteristics was completed for each patient and control. Inflammatory marker (CRP) and Serum lipid profile (total, lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglyceride) was recorded for each case and control. The test of significance was applied for statistical analysis.
 Results and discussion: The mean serum CRP were 1.608±0.14 and 0.648±0.03 mg/dl and total cholesterol level were 175.09±3.26 and 182.09±3.01 mg/dl in ringworm patients and control subject respectively. It was also observed that the serum TG; HDL; LDL levels were 131.76±3.07 and 139.84±3.47 mg/dl; 80.79±1.79 and 73.35±4.14 mg/dl; 67.95±4.64 and 86.55±3.70 mg/dl in patients and control group respectively. The value of CRP was significantly increased in patients compared to control group (p <0.05). There was no significant difference of lipid profile study between patients and control
 Conclusion: Findings of this study indicate increased concentrations of CRP in patients affected to ringworm and its role in this infection. Patients should thus be routinely screened for such abnormalities Probably observation of lipid profile in healthy individuals in compare with patients group indicates that it has no relationship in case of ringworm.
 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(4) 2020 p.673-677
Highlights
Ringworm is a common infection of the skin and nails that is caused by fungus
Ringworm: Evaluation of C-reactive Protein and Lipid Profile as well as Their Correlation with the Patients Age and Body Mass Index dyslipidaemia plays a crucial role in the development of cardiovascular diseases[7]
The present study comparatively evaluated plasma levels of serum lipids, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), TG and C-reactive protein (CRP) level between ringworm patients and control group
Summary
Ringworm is a common infection of the skin and nails that is caused by fungus. This is called “ringworm” because it can cause an itchy, red, circular rash. Ringworm: Evaluation of C-reactive Protein and Lipid Profile as well as Their Correlation with the Patients Age and Body Mass Index dyslipidaemia plays a crucial role in the development of cardiovascular diseases[7]. Dermatological disorders, such as psoriasis, are associated with dyslipidaemias[8]. All the steps were carried out in a dustfree environment to avoid the possible interference in the test readings These samples were used for determining the serum level of c reactive protein (CRP), triglyceride (Tg), serum total cholesterol (TC). Majority of patients led to the poor (60%) or fair (36%) health condition
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