ASSESSMENT OF DERMATOLOGY LIFE QUALITY INDEX IN HAND ECZEMA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
BACKGROUND Eczema is a term derived from the Greek word ε´κζεμα, meaning ‘to boil.’ Hand eczema is one of the most frequently seen diseases in dermatological practice causing emotional and physical distress. In this study, we assessed the impact of hand eczema severity on the quality of life by the Dermatology Life Quality Index scoring system. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is an observational study conducted in the Dermatology Outpatient Department, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. They were clinically evaluated with detailed history, complete physical examination and were asked to fill the questionnaires. Patients who fulfilled both the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in this study after proper counselling and recording their consents. RESULTS A total number of 150 patients with hand eczema were taken up in this study. Most patients belonged to the age group of 51 - 60 years followed by the age group of 51 - 60 years. Female preponderance was seen in this study. Wear and tear dermatitis was the commonest morphological type found. 55 patients had a moderate impact on the quality of life calculated by Dermatology Life Quality Index. CONCLUSION Hand eczema is a common disorder ranging from mild-to-severe, seen commonly in women and is the most common occupational skin disease. Wear and tear dermatitis is the most common morphological variant seen. Hand eczema has an impact in quality of life with loss of work days.
Authors and Affiliations
Abhinaya Reddy, Adikrishnan Swaminathan, Mythreyi Rajendran, Anandan Subramaniam, Sudha Rangarajan, Mahalakshmi Veeraraghavan
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- DOI 10.14260/jemds/2018/102
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