Evaluation of cases of Icthyoses- A clinical study
Journal Title: International Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Icthyoses are heterogeneous group of disorders. The present study was conducted to evaluate cases of Icthyoses reported to the department. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 38 cases of congenital Icthyoses reported to the department. A careful clinical examination was done. A punch biopsy was taken from atypical and doubtful cases. Results: Maximum cases were seen in age group 0-10 years (18) followed by 11-20 years (6), 21-30 years (4), 31-40 years (5), 41-50 years (3) and >50 years (2). The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Ichthyosis vulgaris was seen in 14, X‑linked recessive ichthyosis in 10, Lamellar ichthyosis in 6, Bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma in 4, Epidermolytic ichthyosis in 3 and Ichthyosis hystrix in 1. Hyperlinear palms were present in 3, hyperlinear soles in 34, keratosis pilaris in 22 and atopy in 17. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most common lesion reported was Ichthyosis vulgaris and age group 0-10 years had maximum cases.
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Dr. Amit Mishra
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- DOI 10.33545/26649411.2018.v1.i1a.8
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