Spectrum of Dermatological Disorders in Tertiary Care Hospital in Madhesh Province of Nepal

Abstract

Introduction: There are various types of skin lesions that might present
to the dermatologist. Most dermatologists are aware of such disease in
ages. The occurrence of skin diseases in any community depends upon
various factors. This retrospective study, likely reflects the pattern of
skin disease in the Madhesh Province (Terain region) of Nepal.
Methods: All the newly diagnosed cases attending the OPD during the

period. The skin diseases were grouped into infective and non-infec-
tive diseases. Diagnosis was made on clinical grounds and laboratory

method if required.
Result: The total numbers of cases recorded were 4016. Non-infective
skin disease was 54.1% and Infective skin disease was 45.9%. Eczema
emerged as the commonest diseases as 24.2% followed by tinea (12.2%).

Scabies (11.2%), Pyoderma (6.2%), warts (3.6%) and Molluscum con-
tagiosum (3.5%) were the commonest infective skin diseases. Acne

vulgaris (8.1%), Urticaria (7%), Vitiligo (2.2%) and Melasma (2%) were
the commonest non-infective skin diseases.
Conclusion: Eczema, tinea infection and scabies disorders were the
most common pattern of dermatological condition found.

How to cite this article:

Yadav R G, Pandit J P, Sah B K, Yadav J. Spectrum
of Dermatological Disorders in Tertiary Care
Hospital in Madhesh Province of Nepal. Epidem
Int. 2024;9(4):10-12.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202409