A Prospective Study of Clinical profile of Forefoot Eczema in Gwalior Chambal Region
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Dry fissured dermatitis of the plantar surface of the feet is the characteristic features of the Forefoot eczema (FE).To study clinical profile and etiological factors in patients suffering from FE.Sixty five patients of FE were studied at Sharma Hospital, Gwalior from February 2017 to July 2017. A detailed history and clinical examination was done and observations were recorded in excel sheet. Fungal scrapings and patch test was performed in all the patients.Maximum patients were female (73.8%). Age of the patients ranged from 12-42 years with mean age of 20.34±5.26 years. Maximum patients had disease duration of 2 years (43.07%). Maximum patients reported deterioration of disease symptoms in cool months (47.7%). Pruritus was the most common complain (58.5%). Plantar surface of great toe (36.9%) was the most common involved site.FE is a typicaldermatosis affecting patients in second decade of life predominantly affecting females, with a multifactorial etiology, possible factors being chronic irritation, atopy, footwear and seasonal influence.
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Dr. Deepak Sharma, Dr. Dharmendra Tiwari
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