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Objective: To evaluate the level of impact among acne patients on their quality of lifestyle and emotional well-being and to highlight the wider spectrum of problems that the patients face with acne
Methods: A total of 125 patients were enrolled for the study. Acne severity was graded using Global Acne Grading System [GAGS] after the clinical diagnosis. All the patients went through self administered questionnaire of Cardiff Acne Disability Index [CADI] to fill out, to assess the reflection of patients' experiences and perceptions
Results: Out of 125 patients, 72 [57.6%] were females and 53 [42.4%] were males. The age ranged from 14 to 38 years. The maximum number of patients was in the age group of 14-20 years [90/125, 72%]. Out of total 53 males, 33 [62.3%] had moderate to severe acne, whereas 58.3% females had such a severe acne. 47.2% [34/72] of females had high CADI scores in comparison to only 30.2% [16/53] of males. The impact on quality of life was more in the age-group of 21-30 years even though in this age group clinical severity of acne was mild to moderate only. According to duration of acne, patients having longer history of acne [>1 year] had highest CADI scores. There was significant correlation between severity of acne and CADI
Conclusion: We found compelling evidence that individuals with acne had profound emotional, as well as, social impact on their quality of life. Greater efforts are needed to improve physicianpatient communication while consultation, and provide more information to the patients. Patients should be managed rather than treated
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Tinea pseudoimbricata is characterized by concentric scaly rings simulating tinea imbricata but caused by dermatophytes other than Trichophyton concentricum. We report a unique case of tinea pseudomibricata, its pathogenesis and review of previously reported cases. A 1.5-year-old baby developed concentric rings of scaly lesions over groins and buttocks following use of topical corticosteroids for 1 month. Mycological studies were performed to establish the diagnosis. Diagnosis of tinea pseudoimbricata was made on the basis of morphology of lesions and was confirmed by isolation of T. mentagrophytes on culture. Complete clinical and mycological cure was obtained with topical 1% sertaconazole given for 4weeks
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Humans , Infant , Trichophyton , Imidazoles , ThiophenesABSTRACT
Touraine-Soulente-Gole Syndrome (TSG) or pachydermoperiostosis is a rare disorder characterized by pachydermia, periostosis & digital clubbing. Herein, we report a case of a 27 year old male, with the looks of a 47 year old. He presented with excessive wrinkling on his face since past 8 years. TSG syndrome was suspected and examined by histopathological, endocrinological and radiological studies for the confirmation of clinical diagnosis.
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Humans , Male , Osteoarthropathy, Primary HypertrophicABSTRACT
Touraine-Soulente-Gole Syndrome (TSG) or pachydermoperiostosis is a rare disorder characterized by pachydermia, periostosis & digital clubbing. Herein, we report a case of a 27 year old male, with the looks of a 47 year old. He presented with excessive wrinkling on his face since past 8 years. TSG syndrome was suspected and examined by histopathological, endocrinological and radiological studies for the confirmation of clinical diagnosis.