A single descriptive observational cross–sectional study of clinico–epidemiological characteristics of facial melanoses in a tertiary care centre

Dr.Pooja Chemburkar; Dr. Vidya Kharkar

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2017

A single descriptive observational cross–sectional study of clinico–epidemiological characteristics of facial melanoses in a tertiary care centre

Dr. Pooja Chemburkar, Dr. Vidya Kharkar

Abstract :

Introduction: Facial melanosis is a feature of various underlying conditions and often presents a diagnostic problem. The cosmetic disfigurement causes psychological impact.

Aims: 1.To study clinico–epidemiological characteristics of facial melanoses

2. To correlate dermoscopic and histopathological features

Methods: 100 patients of facial hyperpigmentation were enrolled over 1 year. Detailed history taking, complete clinical examination and dermoscopic evaluation of the lesions was done.

Results: Female patients between 31 to 40 years of age predominated the study. Melasma was commonest etiology (45%), followed by LPP (22%), PIH (12%). Spå of follicles (66%) and accentuated reticular pattern (17%) were the most consistent features on dermoscopy of melasma. Dermoscopy of LPP showed grey coloured pigment in a granular pattern, while dermoscopy of PIH showed blotchy own pigment with perifollicular accentuation.

Conclusion: It is beneficial to have a correlation between the clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological findings in a case of facial melanosis.