A systematic analysis of the global, regional, and national burden of fungal skin diseases from 1990 to 2021

Over the past 32 years, there has been a significant increase in the global burden of FSD. With improvements in the Socio-Demographic Index (SDI), the age groups for FSD-related peak cases are gradually shifting towards older age groups. This indicates the need to allocate healthcare resources rationally to address the challenges arising from the significant differences in geographic distribution, gender, and among different populations.