Epidemiological study of skin diseases in Himatnagar

Bhuvnesh Shah; Keya Jayesh Sheth

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20190453

Authors

Bhuvnesh Shah Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India
Keya Jayesh Sheth Skin Care Clinic, Surat, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20190453

Keywords:

Prevalence, Fungal, Contact dermatitis, Acne epidemiology

Abstract

Background: The aim of the study was to identify the prevalence of skin diseases in the peripheral area of North Gujarat, India.

Methods: It was retrograde OPD based study in which patients visiting skin department of GMERS, Himatnagar, were studied from 30 October 2017 to 30 October 2018.

Results: Total 15042 patients, male were 53% and female were 47%. Fungal infection was the most common infectious diseases (16.6%) and eczema was the most common non infectious diseases (12.77%). Contact dermatitis accounted (10.49%). Xerosis (8.19%) was the most common in the patients who were in their 5^th and 6^th decade of life.

Conclusions: Fungal infection was seen almost equally in male and female. Contact dermatitis was very common in females. Acne was seen predominantly in teenagers and adolescents due to hormonal changes.

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Author Biography

Bhuvnesh Shah, Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India

Associate Professor and Head of Department, Skin and VD,

Government Medical college

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