Prevalence Of Dermatological Diseases Research Articles

Применение основ германской новой медицины в психологической реабилитации пациента дерматологического профиля

Modern reality, in its current version of development, has not been able to reduce the rate of development and prevalence of dermatological diseases. It is widely known that psychological factors play a significant role in the causes of these pathologies. There are often situations when this component is the only obvious determinant that provokes the active dynamics of a particular skin disease. Based on these trends, we can say that the need to create a solid theoretical concept that could be effectively used in clinical practice has maximum relevance in modern realities. One of such concepts is the German New Medicine (author – Raik Hamer). In this article, an attempt is made to introduce the theoretical foundations of this model into medical practice, a specific clinical case is described with a detailed analysis of most psychological aspects, one way or another, related to the influence of the stress component on the development of dermatological symptoms. The described clinical case was chosen as the most suitable, for the fullest possible reflection of the real functioning of special biolog-ical programs and laws. The data obtained with the standard psychological diagnosis are compared with the data obtained by applying the theoretical provisions of the German New Medicine to the clinical case. Additionally, the efficiency of this theory is checked by the correspondence of anamnestic information, a group of complaints, the actual condition of the patient, the subjective opinion of a specialist (medical psychologist) – a certain special biological program that obeys the first biological law according to R. Hamer. Thus, the results of psychodiagnostics confirm the ef-fectiveness of using the concept of Raik Hamer in actual clinical practice.

Addressing the challenges to skin health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European region.

The prevalence of dermatological disease and skin conditions is a significant issue facing refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region. Displaced populations in particular are vulnerable to dermatological diseases, due to the often poor conditions in which they live and transit through at different stages of their journey. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and heightened risk for injuries and violence are also potential causes for skin conditions and abnormalities. Through a review of published literature focusing on refugee and migrant health, this paper outlines the prevalence of skin conditions and dermatological diseases among these populations, and the impact of migration and displacement on susceptibility for them. It then discusses some of the challenges associated with managing skin conditions and highlights key opportunities to strengthen the integration of skin health within health care for migrants and refugees in the WHO European Region.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DERMATOLOGICAL DISEASES

Introduction: dermatological diseases constitute a health problem in the rural population of the province of Chimborazo, becoming the third cause of consultation assistance during the year 2018. Objective: to identify the environmental factors that influence the increase in prevalence of rheumatic diseases in rural communities of the Riobamba canton. Methodology: a basic investigation was carried out, with a mixed approach and descriptive and correlational scope in a total of 263 adult belonging to the rural communities of Calpi and Cacha. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to identify correlation between variables. Results: average age of 51.03 years with a predominance of patients between 40 and 49 years (61.22%) and female (69.96). People with dermatological diseases prevailed during the last six months (65.78%) and with low level of knowledge about prevention of dermatological diseases (44.86%) and with skin infections (39.31%). Agricultural work (80.99%) and the use of chemicals (71.10%) were the causes that were most frequently reported as predisposing in the appearance of skin diseases. There was considerable positive correlation in environmental conditions and skin lesions. Conclusions: the environmental conditions present in the rural communities of Calpi and Cacha, positively influence the increase in the prevalence of dermatological diseases. Increasing knowledge about sanitary hygienic measures is the main tool to prevent the onset of this group of diseases.

DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN FOR SKIN DISEASES IN DERMATOLOGY OPD AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTERN MAHARASHTRA

Background: Periodic auditing of prescriptions in terms of drug utilization study is an important tool to enhance the efficacy of the treatment, to decrease the risk of the adverse effects, to give cost-effective treatment and to provide useful feedback to the clinician. Prevalence of dermatological diseases is very high throughout the world, and in day to day practice, a quarter of the cases are related to dermatological manifestations. In studies conducted in the Out Patient Department (OPD) of dermatology in North Palestine and Western Nepal, irrationalities in the prescriptions have been reported. Aim: To study the drug utilization pattern for skin diseases in dermatology OPD at tertiary care hospital of Western Maharashtra. Methodology: The retrospective analysis of dermatology OPD records of 6 months (1st March 2018- 31st August 2018) was carried out during the study period (1st September 2018 to 30th November 2018). The proforma for collecting data was designed. Demographic details, diagnosis and treatment are given for each patient were recorded. The data collected was condensed, and the master chart was prepared for data analysis. Result: During the study period, a total of 3869 patient’s case records were studied and analysed. A maximum number of patients (26.5%) found in the age group 31-40 years, followed by 23.5% of patients in the age group 21- 30 years. Fungal infection was found in 39.6 % of patients followed by acne in 14.2% patients and eczema in 9.1% of patients. Drugs most commonly prescribed were antihistaminics (45.02%) followed by antifungal (39.6%) and steroids (27.8%). Levocetirizine (74.07%) and hydroxyzine (16.5%) were the most commonly prescribed antihistaminics. Itraconazole (58.17%) and Griseofulvin (24.67%) were the most commonly used oral antifungal drugs. Miconazole (73.73%) was the most commonly used topical antifungal drug, followed by ketoconazole (12.45%). Among steroids, prednisone (52%) and betamethasone (38.05%) were the most commonly used steroids by oral route while clobetasol (68.09%) and mometasone (19.5%) were the most commonly used steroids by topical route. Our study revealed that the percentage of drugs prescribed by the WHO essential drug list was only 23.87%. Drugs which prescribed by the generic names were less than <1%. Conclusion: Treatment protocols used in the management of skin disorders were near to the standard guidelines. 
 Keywords: Drug utilization; Prescription pattern; Dermatology; Skin disorders.

Prevalence of Dermatological Diseases in Nursing Home Residents and Their Correlation with Gender and Comorbid Diseases

Prevalence of Dermatological Diseases in Nursing Home Residents and Their Correlation with Gender and Comorbid Diseases

Pattern of skin diseases in a university hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: age and sex distribution.

BACKGROUNDPrevious studies have investigated the pattern of dermatological diseases in some regions of Saudi Arabia, but studies on the prevalence of skin diseases in Jeddah are lacking.OBJECTIVESAssess the pattern of skin diseases in Jeddah based on age and sex differences and compare the results with those of previous studies conducted in other regions of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.DESIGNA cross-sectional prevalence study, retrospective.SETTINGDermatology clinic of King Abdulaziz University hospital.PATIENTS AND METHODSData obtained from electronic medical records were summarized and analyzed. We only included new patients, who first visited the clinic in 2017.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURESDescriptive epidemiological data and statistical comparisons.SAMPLE SIZE1244.RESULTSAmong 3458 patients who attended the dermatology clinic, 1244 were new patients. There were 365 (29.3%) men and 879 (70.7%) women for a male-to-female ratio of 1:2.4. The mean (SD) age of the total population was 35 (3.8) years. The most common dermatological disease was dermatitis (n=266, 21.4%), followed by acne (n=195, 15.7%) and fungal infection (n=136, 10.9%). Atopic dermatitis was the most prevalent dermatome in children (41.7%), while acne was the most prevalent disease in adults (19.5%). The chi-square test indicated a significant difference between acne and sex (P=.007), with adult women being more commonly affected (79%) and for alopecia and sex (P<.001), with women being more commonly affected (91.2%).CONCLUSIONSThere are slight differences in the prevalence of dermatological diseases in Jeddah, as shown in this study and other studies from other regions in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. We recommend initiating awareness campaigns to increase knowledge about skin diseases, particularly in men, and improving dermatology-related training programs for primary health care physicians. A population-based study is warranted to clarify the prevalence of skin diseases in Saudi Arabia.LIMITATIONSThe inclusion of patients who visited the dermatology clinic only in 2017 and data collection from only registration records.

Epidemiology and prevalence of dermatological diseases among schoolchildren of Medak district, Telangana&amp;#151;a clinical survey

Background: Children are vulnerable to many skin diseases and more prone to infections, because of their socioeconomic, environmental, racial, ecological, habitual, mental, and literacy levels. Epidemiological studies in pediatric skin diseases are less, and it offers most powerful and direct method to evaluate the cause and prevalence of skin diseases in human populations. Objective: To evaluate the epidemiology and prevalence of various dermatological diseases among schoolchildren of Sangareddy, Medak, Telangana state, India. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study and was conducted in 1,000 schoolchildren of Sangareddy town and surrounding rural village of Medak district, Telangana state, India. Cases were subclassified according to the etiology and type of skin disease. Results: Total number of affected children was 754 (75.4%), while the number of nonaffected children was 246 (24.6%); 345 (45.15%) of the diseased children were boys, while 409 (54.24%) were girls; 255 of diseased children (33.81%) were living in urban residence, of which 141 (55.1%) were boys and 114 (44.9%) girls; while 499 (66.18%) of the diseased children were from rural residence, of which 205 (40.98%) were boys and 294 (59.02%) girls. Conclusion: This study reveals that girls are more commonly affected by dermatological diseases (41%) and skin diseases were more in rural (49%) children than in urban children (26.40%).