A clinical-epidemiological study of facial dermatoses in women

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https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4798.2022.268941

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facial dermatoses, melasma, occupation, pigmentary dermatoses, immunobullous dermatoses, hyperpigmentary dermatoses, dermatosis papulosa nigra, pemphigus vulgaris, seborrheic keratoses

Abstract

The face is the most prominent part of the body. Facial blemishes and disorders directly reflect a person's physical appearance, cosmesis and self-image. They may contribute to dysmorphism and even lead to depression in susceptible individuals, especially women. Early identification and management of facial skin disorders are therefore important.

The aim: To study the clinical pattern and epidemiological determinants of facial dermatoses among females above 10 years.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among female patients with facial dermatoses, with informed consent, at a rural tertiary hospital for 18 months.

Results: A total of 500 patients were enrolled. The majority were in the 4th and 5th decades. Pigmentary dermatoses were highest, melasma predominating. Immunobullous dermatoses formed the smallest group. Occupation-wise, the majority were agricultural labourers. Many dermatoses, especially melasma, were related to occupation and lifestyle with photo-aggravation, cosmetics use and stress.

Conclusion: This study assessed the pattern of facial dermatoses among the female clientele of this institution. Hyperpigmentary dermatoses, especially melasma, emerged as the most common dermatosis for which treatment was sought

Author Biographies

Nallamilli Spandana Reddy, ACS Medical College and Hospital

Assistant Professor

Department of DVL

Janardhan A. Upadhyaya, MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences

Assistant Professor

Department of DVL

Col. G K Prasad, MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences

Professor, Head

Department of DVL

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2022-11-30

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Spandana Reddy, N., Upadhyaya, J. A., & Prasad, C. G. K. (2022). A clinical-epidemiological study of facial dermatoses in women. ScienceRise: Medical Science, (6 (51), 20–24. https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4798.2022.268941

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