IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-1-17606 Original Research Paper AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF 104 CASES OF PAPULOSQUAMOUS DISORDERS IN SOUTH INDIA Antony Dr. January 2019 8 1 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

BACKGROUND: Papulosquamous disorder is heterogeneous group of diseases characterised by scaly papules and plaques. AIM OF THE STUDY: To observe the recent trends in age and sex distribution ,co–morbidities and associated nail changes in a sample of patients with Papulosquamous disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a Tertiary care centre in Tamilnadu , 104 patients with Papulosquamous disorders were selected over a period of one year and studied clinically with special attention to nail changes. RESULTS: The male: female ratio was 1.2:1. Age group commonly affected was 31–45 years. Psoriasis was most common followed by Lichen planus and Pityriasis rubra pilaris. Pityriasis lichenoidis chronica and parapsoriasis were least common. 61.5% of the total patients had nail changes with  nail pitting being the most common change. The common co–morbidities observed were diabetes mellitus, hypertension and atopy. . CONCLUSION: More detailed studies are required for effective management of  this subset of skin disorders.