Assessment of plantar dermatoses in patients who are more than 18 years attending a tertiary care hospital

Subhasree B.S; Sanket Nehete; Prof. Jayakar Thomas

Volume : VIII, Issue : XI, November - 2019

Assessment of plantar dermatoses in patients who are more than 18 years attending a tertiary care hospital

Subhasree B. S, Sanket Nehete, Prof. Jayakar Thomas

Abstract :

Background: The study was done to stratify and describe the various types of plantar dermatoses occurring in patients more than 18 years Methods: A total of 50 patients clinically diagnosed with plantar dermatoses were evaluated clinically and the results were obtained. Results: Of the 50 patients, 33% were male and 17% were female. 36% were in the age group of 18–30 years, 18% were 31–40 years, 40% in 41 to 60 years and 6% were more than 60 years. We found that 22% patients had positive history of atopy, 26% had history of using occlusive footwear, 9% had hyperhidrosis and 17% gave history of contact with chemicals. 22% were farmers, 28% were students and software professionals,18% were housewives, 26 % were cooks, masons, bus conductors,grocery clerks and 6% were unemployed. 15% had palmoplantar psoriasis, 10% had eczemas, 3% had juvenile plantar dermatoses, 6% had callosities 5% had plantar warts, 1% had palmoplantar keratoderma, 4% had allergic contact dermatitis, 7% had tinea pedis and 5% had fissures. Conclusion: There are a few studies showing the different types of plantar dermatoses. In this study we see the patterns as well as the colours in which it presents.