Clinico-epidemiology of facial dermatoses
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Facial appearance provides identity to a person. The individual has to face the world with his or her face. The appearance of texture and complexion of facial skin need no emphasis. A study was conducted to find out prevalence of various facial dermatoses in various age groups, sex distribution and complication arising out of it at a tertiary care hospital at Jaipur. The study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital at Jaipur. On 150 patients it included patients attending OPD of facial dermatoses of both sex groups, of all age group. Pigmentary disorders were the commonest dermatoses affecting the face (26.67%),out of these melasma was the most common cause of pigmentation. Acne and related disorders (16.67%) were the second most common, Followed by infectious dermatosis (15.34%). Eczema, Naevi and cyst were other dermatosis affecting the Face. The study was undertaken to assess the nature and extent of involvement of face in various dermatoses at different age. Prevalence of facial dermatoses varies with the level of awareness, socioeconomic status, geographic area, climatic condition and various other factors. This study represents different aspects of facial dermatoses encountered in day to day practice.
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Mayuri Jain
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