An observational study of Vitiligo

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Author Details : Krishnendra Varma, Ujjwal Kumar, Aishwarya Mahadik, Yashdeep Jat*

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 39-42

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijced.2022.008

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Abstract

Background: Vitiligo is a common form of localised depigmentation. It is a non-contagious acquired condition resulting from the progressive loss of melanocytes which is characterised by totally amelanotic, non scaly, chalky-white macule with distinct margins.
Aim: To study the clinical and epidemiological profile of vitiligo patients.
Materials and Methods: In this observational cross-sectional study total 40 vitiligo patients were included in this study. Detail history and clinical examination of patients were done.
Results: In this study majority of the vitiligo patient belonged to the age group of 21-40 years. The mean age of vitiligo cases in this study was 24 years. In the present study the male: female ratio was 1:1. Among 40 cases, about 26 cases were unstable and only 14 were stable. In the present study, the most common type of vitiligo found was vulgaris type and the mean duration of disease in vitiligo cases was around 9 years. In our study, 10 patients had positive family history of vitiligo.
Conclusion: Our observations are essentially consistent with the literature, there was no difference in clinico-epidemiological features of vitiligo.
 

Keywords: Vitiligo, Clinico-Epidemiology

How to cite : Varma K, Kumar U, Mahadik A, Jat Y, An observational study of Vitiligo. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2022;8(1):39-42

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