prevalence of different forms of psoriasis, the possible aggravating and predisposing factors in Kashmir valley. A detailed epidemiological study - Part I

ABSTRACT

350 patients of psoriasis or Daus sadaf as referred in Unani System of Medicine, with different age and sex were registered in the OPD of Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar from 01-4-1997 to 31-3-2003 for detailed clinical study and treatment. Overall 0.4% patients were found to suffer from psoriasis among 86805 new patients who attended the OPD of the Institute for treatment of their different diseases during this reporting period. The duration of the study was 6 years. The patients were subjected to clinical and some laboratory examinations. During the study, some important Findings were observed like the types of psoriasis, age of onset of disease, dominance of sex family history of the disease, food habits and aggravation of diseases, seasonal effects, gastrointestinal disorders and disease activities, worm [Helminths] infestations and disease activities, effects of' stress and strain on disease activities, possible predisposing factors etc. The aim of the study was to find out the incidence of different forms of disease prevalence, and its possible predisposing and aggravating factors in the Kashmir valley