profile of atopic dermatitis in out patient department of dermatology Isra university hospital

To study the profile of atopic dermatitis in patients presenting at outpatient department of Dermatology of Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad. Observational study. This study was carried out at the Department of Dermatology, Isra UniversityHospital, Hyderabad from April 2012 to April 2014. A sample of 100 patients of atopic dermatitis was selected through non probability purposive sampling as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. Atopic dermatitis was diagnosed on the basis of patient history and clinical presentation and clinical findings. The findings were collected on a predesigned structured proforma. Written informed consent was taken from the willing participants. Ethical approval was taken from the institute. Data was analyzed on SPSS 21.0 [IBM, incorporation, USA]. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi square. P-value of statistical significance was taken at

Prevalence of skin diseases in patients presenting at the out patient department of Isra university hospital hyderabad: a clinical survey

The present study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of skin diseases in patients reporting at the Out Patient Department of Isra University Hospital Hyderabad. Cross sectional study. This study was carried out at Out Patient Department of Isra University Hospital Hyderabad from April 2006 - April 2014. A total of 2067 patients [1096 males and 971 females] were examined initially. Patients were selected through non probability purposive sampling as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. Because of limited time and workforce, only six dermatoses of main interest were recorded. Patients were examined by consultant dermatologist. Written informed consent was taken from the willing participants. Ethical approval was taken from the institute. Data was analyzed on SPSS 21.0 [IBM, incorporation, USA]. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi square. P-value of statistical significance was taken at