Profil Penderita Liken Simpleks Kronikus di Puskesmas Padang Pasir Kota Padang Tahun 2017

Abstract

Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a chronic, itching, circumscribed, inflammation disorder of skin, which the incident rate has increasing lately. Previous studies show some differences regarding LSC profiles. It is important to update the epidemiology of LSC so that it can be used as a new theoretical basis for research, society and health institutions. This study aimed to find out the profile of Lichen Simplex Chronicus in Puskesmas Padang Pasir in 2017 which includes distribution of frequency based on age, gender, major complaints, location of lesion, and therapy. This is a descriptive study where the data was obtained from medical record of LSK 70 patients in Puskesmas Padang Pasir in January – December 2017. The sample size was calculated by total sampling technique and slovin formula. Results show distribution of frequency: mostly, the age distribution was 56-65 years old (34,3%), and the number of women patients (51,4%) were more than male patients (48,6%). The most complained symptom and affected site was itching (82,9%) and foot (54,3%). The most used antihistamine therapy was chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg (72,9%), the most used oral steroid therapy was dexamethasone 0,5mg (28,6%) and the most topical therapy was betamethasone 0,1% cream (51,4%).