We analyzed the records of 211 pediatric patients with vitiligo. 57.8% of patients were females and 42.2% were males. Leukotrichia and family history were present in 29.4% and 15.6% of patients, respectively, while 39.3% of patients had anemia.Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone and fasting blood glucose levels were seen in 5.2% and 3.3% of patients, respectively. Antinuclear antibody was positive in 12 (5.6%) patients.
We analyzed records of 30 patients with lichen striatus (age < 18 years) in this retrospective study. Seventy percent were females and 30% were males with a mean age of diagnosis of 5.38 ± 4.22 years. The most common age group affected was 0-4 years. The mean duration of lichen striatus was 6.66 ± 4.22 months.Atopy was present in 9 (30%) patients. Although LS is a benign self-limited dermatosis, long-term prospective studies with a greater number of patients will help in better understanding of the disease including its etiopathogenesis and association with atopy.
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous unit characterized by formationof comedones, papules, pustules, and nodules of varying degree of inflammation and depth. 1 It is principally a disorder of adolescence. However, the prevalence of adult patients with acne is increasing and women comprise majority of cases. Adult acne is defined as acne that develops (late-onset acne) or continues (persistent acne) after 25 years of age. 2 Increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, Propionibacterium acnes colonization and inflammation play an interactive pathogenic role in acne. There are 2 clinical types: (1) Persistent acne (2) Late-onset acne. Both types of
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