An Epidemiological Study Of 104 Cases Of Papulosquamous Disorders In South India

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Papulosquamous disorder is heterogeneous group of diseases characterised by scaly papules and plaques. AIM OFTHE STUDYTo observe the recent trends in age and sex distribution ,co-morbidities and associated nail changes in a sample of patients with Papulosquamous disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a Tertiary care centre in Tamilnadu , 104 patients with Papulosquamous disorders were selected over a period of one year and studied clinically with special attention to nail changes. RESULTS: The male female ratio was 1.21. Age group commonly affected was 31-45 years. Psoriasis was most common followed by Lichen planus and Pityriasis rubra pilaris. Pityriasis Lichenoides chronica and parapsoriasis were least common. 61.5% of the total patients had nail changes with nail pitting being the most common change. The common co-morbidities observed were diabetes mellitus, hypertension and atopy. . CONCLUSION: More detailed studies are required for effective management of this subset of skin disorders.