THYROID FUNCTION TESTS IN POLYMORPHIC LIGHT ERUPTIONS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 45
Abstract
BACKGROUND Polymorphic Light Eruption (PMLE) is the most common, recurrent idiopathic acquired photodermatosis with female preponderance.(1) Polymorphic light eruption has been found to be associated with thyroid function abnormalities. Aim- To study the clinico-epidemiological profile of polymorphic light eruptions and its association with thyroid function abnormalities. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted for a period of one year from April 2017 to October 2017 in 50 patients presenting to the Outpatient Department with polymorphic light eruptions. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Free Triiodothyronine (FT3) and Free Tetraiodothyronine (FT4) were estimated in these patients. Inclusion criterion was patients clinically diagnosed as cases of polymorphic light eruptions. Exclusion criteria were pregnancy, lupus erythematosus, inflammatory photodermatoses, use of drugs causing photosensitivity, specific treatment of polymorphic light eruption in last 3 months. RESULTS The study showed a female preponderance (68%). The average age at presentation was 30 - 35 yrs. Thyroid Function Tests (TFT) showed abnormality in 40% of cases. CONCLUSION This study showed that hypothyroidism has significant association with PMLE.(2) Cases of polymorphic light eruptions should be examined clinically for thyroid disorder and also tested for TFT and thyroid autoantibodies to find any association and prevent serious consequences.
Authors and Affiliations
Senthil Ganapathy, Dhanalakshmi Kasi, Vinothiney Krishna Moorthy, Sindhuja Balaji
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