Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Males (255) outnumbered females (245) in the study. The most common dermatoses were infections. Among these, Fungal infections were the most common, among which dermatophytosis were more commonly prevalent followed by pityriasis Versicolor. Among the parasitic infestations, Scabies was prevalent. Pediculosis was less frequent. Viral infections were the third most common among the infections, in which Verrucae and Molluscum Contagious were predominant. Bacterial infections were the least common. The increased incidence of the above infections can be attributed to poor personal hygiene, overcrowding, increased outdoor activities, high temperatures and humidity of the geographical area and lack of health awareness among the community. The other most common dermatomes among the study group was acne vulgaris similar to almost all the previous studies. Next common group of dermatoses was dermatitis. Other common inflammatory diseases seen were seborrheic dermatitis and polymorphic light eruptions. Increased secretion of sebum at the onset of puberty can be attributed to the high incidence of seborrheic dermatitis and increased exposure to the external environment, especially during the peak hours of the day may be contributory in the increased incidence of polymorphic light eruptions. Among the pigmentary disorders, vitiligo was the most common condition. The next most common pigmentary disorder observed was post‐inflammatory hyper pigmentation. This may be a consequence of either infective lesions or inflammatory lesions or acne lesions, all of which are the most commonly seen dermatoses in this study. Lichen planus was the most common papulosquamous disorder followed by psoriasis and pityriasis rosea. There was an increased incidence of Telogen effluvium (2.2%), probably emphasizing the role of stress and malnutrition among the adolescents. Keloids and insect bite reactions were the other commonly seen adolescent dermatomes. Infections, papulosquamous disorders and keloids were more commonly seen among male patients. Appendageal disorders and urticaria were equally distributed between males and females.
How to cite this article:
Mohammed Imran Ali, K. Sumana and Ravipati Neelima. A Clinico‐Epidemiological Study of Adolescent Dermatomes.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2021.6.151.155
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2021.6.151.155