International Journal of Health and Clinical Research

Yazarlar: Neelam Sudheer, A. Raj Pratheepa, Sunki Karthik, Kolla Sri Harsha, V.Praveena

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Hypopigmentary disorders,Pityriasis alba,Vitiligo,Post inflammatory hypopigmentation,Hansen’s disease,Pityriasis versicolor.

Özet: Background: Hypopigmented lesions in children is a very common occurrence. The aim of my study is to evaluate the various causes of hypopigmentation in children There are no sufficient studies in India about evaluation of hypopigmented lesions in pediatric age group. Objectives: To know the clinical characteristics of hypopigmented lesions in pediatric age group and to evaluate the most common causes of hypopigmented lesions in pediatric age group. Methods: Source of data consisted of three hundred consecutive cases presenting with hypopigmented lesions in pediatric age group. A detailed history of the patient was recorded like name, age, sex, onset, nature and duration of illness, predisposing factors like any skin diseases, prolonged illness, family history etc. After this, samples were taken for relevant investigations like complete hemogram, biopsy, KOH mount, slit skin smear and assessed for the causes of hypopigmented lesions. Results: In our study, the most common disorder was pityriasis alba seen in 39%, followed by pityriasis versicolor in 19.6%,vitiligo in 15.7%, post inflammatory hypopigmentation in 12.7%, primary disorders of hypopigmentation in 7.3%, Hansen’s disease in 3.7% and miscellaneous conditions in 2% of the cases. Conclusions: The most common conditions are benign and self-limiting, which requires proper counseling of the parents. Vitiligo or Hansen’s disease has to be ruled out to alleviate parents anxiety.

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