A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Pityriasis Versicolor
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Pityriasis versicolor is a common, benign, chronic superficial skin infection caused by Malassezia furfur seen in all age groups. The data of prevalence and risk factors vary from place to place. An attempt is made to describe both clinical and epidemiological features in northern Kerala. Aim of the Study: To study the clinical features, prevalence and demographic data of the patients with pityriasis versicolor in a tertiary teaching hospital. Materials and Methods: A total of 187 patients attending the outpatient Department of Dermatology were included. Their demographic data, clinical features were collected and analyzed. The demographic details included age, sex, occupation, symptoms, duration, history of recurrence, animal contact, associated dandruff, family history, and use of shampoo and oiling the body. Observations and Results: A total of 187 patients included in the study; 109 were males and the remaining 78 were females with a male to female ratio of 1.39:1. 20–40 years age group was most frequently affected with 42.24% patients. The overall mean age was 31.65 ± 5.25. Comorbid diseases were noted in 34/187 (18.18%) of the patients in this study. Among them, 12/34 were having diabetes mellitus (35.29%) and renal disorders in 08/34 (23.52%). Conclusions: Pityriasis versicolor is a common skin disease seen in dermatology practice of any geographic area. The most common age group affected by pityriasis versicolor was 20–40 years. Male gender was commonly affected. There was no significant relationship between the prevalence and the age, gender, profession, personal hygiene, family history, and personal hygiene. Peak incidence of pityriasis versicolor was observed in April to July months. Chest was the most common site of presentation of lesions followed by abdomen and neck. Hypo-pigmented lesions were more common. Comorbid diseases were associated in 18.18% of the total patients.
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Srirath M Kambil
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