ASSESSMENT OF PLANTAR DERMATOSES IN PATIENTS WHO ARE MORE THAN 18 YEARS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Subhasree B. S, Sanket Nehete, 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

Keywords


plantar dermatoses, psoriasis, juvenile plantar dermatoses, eczemas, palmar dermatoses.

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