A Cross-Sectional Study on the Dermatoses in Postmenopausal Patients at a Rural-Based Tertiary Health Care Center.

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Gynecology
• Menopause Research

Background:

• Limited knowledge exists on dermatoses specific to postmenopausal women.
• Hormonal fluctuations during menopause can significantly impact skin health.
• Understanding these changes is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate and document the clinical patterns of dermatological conditions in postmenopausal women.
• To provide insights into the prevalence of various skin disorders in this demographic.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 150 postmenopausal women with dermatoses.
• Data was collected from May 2017 to June 2018 after ethical approval.
• Statistical analysis was performed using STATA (14.2).

Main Results:

• The majority of participants were aged 61-70 years, with menopause typically occurring between 40-50 years.
• Genital dermatoses affected 60% of subjects, with atrophic vaginitis being common.
• Extragenital dermatoses were observed in 64% of cases, with dermatophytosis being the most frequent.

Conclusions:

• This research enhances understanding of clinical patterns in postmenopausal dermatoses.
• Findings can assist physicians, dermatologists, and gynecologists in managing these conditions.
• Effective management strategies can be developed based on identified dermatological patterns.