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A clinical study of vitiligo
Jacintha Martis1, Ramesh Bhat, B Nandakishore
1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Fr. Muller's Medical College, Kankanady, Mangalore-575 002, India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 28, 2007
Summary
This study found vitiligo affects 1.84% of new patients, with vitiligo vulgaris being the most common type. Several associated diseases were noted, highlighting the systemic impact of vitiligo.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Clinical Epidemiology
Background:
- Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by depigmentation.
- Understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of vitiligo is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of vitiligo among new patients.
- To analyze the demographic characteristics, morphological patterns, and associated comorbidities in a cohort of vitiligo patients.
Main Methods:
- A clinical study was conducted on one hundred new patients diagnosed with vitiligo.
- Data collected included patient demographics, family history, morphological classification of vitiligo, and presence of associated diseases.
Main Results:
- The incidence of vitiligo among new patients was 1.84%.
- The male to female ratio was 1:1.22, with 8% having a family history.
- Vitiligo vulgaris (39%), focal vitiligo (27%), and acrofacial vitiligo (18%) were the predominant patterns.
- Associated conditions included diabetes mellitus (9%), hypertension (4%), and hypothyroidism (2%).
Conclusions:
- Vitiligo presents with diverse morphological patterns and a notable incidence in new patients.
- The study underscores the importance of screening for systemic diseases like diabetes and hypertension in vitiligo patients.
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