A STUDY OF THE PATTERN OF DERMATOLOGICALAND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN EASTERN UTTAR PRADESH

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescents and young adults are high-risk groups for skin and sexually transmitted diseases, especially in developing or lowincome countries. The present study was conducted to give an insight on the various dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents and young adults in the age group of 10-24 years. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study where all the records of the patients who presented at a speciality clinic for adolescents and young adults were assessed. Those patients who consulted the treating dermatologist were included in the study. The records of 422 patients between the ages of 10 and 24 years, attending the tertiary care centre in Eastern Uttar Pradesh during 2020 and 2021 were included in this retrospective study. Results: Out of 422 patients, there were 164 males and 258 females. The mean age of all patients was found 19.433.57 years. The most common dermatological disease was Dermatophytic fungal infections seen in 67(15.8%) patients followed by chronic Idiopathic Urticaria in 57(13.5 %) patients followed by acne Vulgaris in 46(10.9%) patients. Among infestations, Scabies was seen in 41 (9.7%) patients. The next common dermatoses were Post Inammatory Hyperpigmentation seen in 40 patients. In hair disorders, telogen efuvium was the most common manifestation seen in 39(9.2%) patients. Among sexually transmitted infections (STI), Vulvovaginal Candidiasis was diagnosed in 19 patients and genital warts in one male patient. Conclusion: Fungal infections are common in adolescents and young adults. Acne Vulgaris is also common in this age group