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Dermatoses of the hand-an observation
P Kumar1, G S Rao, M Kuruvilla
1Department of Skin and STD K.M.C., Hospital, Attavar Mangalore-575001, India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|October 6, 2010
Summary
Hand dermatoses affect 16.6% of skin patients, with warts and eczemas being most common. Females were more frequently affected by these specific hand skin conditions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Dermatoses affecting the hands are common clinical presentations.
- Understanding the prevalence and types of hand dermatoses is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
- Previous studies have highlighted various etiological factors contributing to hand skin conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of dermatoses restricted to the hands among patients at K.M.C. Hospital.
- To identify the most common types of hand dermatoses.
- To analyze the distribution of hand dermatoses by gender.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 1000 patient case files from the skin department.
- Inclusion criteria: patients with dermatoses exclusively affecting the hands.
- Data collection based on recorded clinical findings and diagnoses.
Main Results:
- 166 out of 1000 patients (16.6%) presented with hand-restricted dermatoses.
- Warts and eczemas were the predominant dermatoses observed.
- A higher number of females (74) compared to males (92) were diagnosed with hand dermatoses, and females outnumbered males in wart and eczema cases.
Conclusions:
- Hand dermatoses represent a significant proportion of skin department cases.
- Warts and eczemas are the leading causes of hand dermatoses, with a notable gender disparity in their occurrence.
- Further research into specific etiological factors for hand eczema and warts in females is warranted.
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