Prevalence of self-medication for skin diseases: a systematic review

Corrêa-Fissmer, Mariane; Mendonça, Mariana Orlandini; Martins, Anesio Henrique; Galato, Dayani

doi:10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142872

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“…10,11 For dermatological condition the prevalence of self medication ranged from 6 to 45%. 12 One study from Iraq showed about 7.9% had steroid abuse, for general dermatological condition. 13 But our study showed as much as 71.1% combining both only steroid and in form of steroid and antifungal combination both.…”

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Medication Practice of Patients with Dermatophytosis

Poudyal

Joshi²

2016

J Nepal Med Assoc

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Introduction: Dermatophytosis is one of the commonest dermatoses observed in Dermatology OPD. It is caused by Fungus Dermatophyte. Its pattern and prevalence varies from region to region. As self medication practice is very common, we aim to find the prevalence of various clinical pattern of dermatophytosis and to find out the medication commonly used by the patients for this condition.Methods: This was cross sectional observational study. The case collection was done from outpatient department of Dermatology and Venereology of a Teaching Hospital from 15th March, 2013 to 14March, 2014. Demographic, Clinical and other relevant details were recorded in Proforma after history and examination. Results: The total number of cases were 594. Crural area was the most commonly involved. Tinea corporis was most common dermatophytosis followed by Tinea incognito. Risk of recurrence was highest in buttocks [odds ratio-2.404 (1.510, 3.827) and crural area [odds ratio- 2.298 (1.637,3.266). Topical steroid and topical steroid with antifungal was used by 225 (30.1%) and 226 (30.2%) respectively. Patients who consulted dermatologist were more likely to use antifungal, odds ratio- 12.060 (4.907, 29.643).Conclusions: Tinea corporis was the commonest dermatophytosis. Due to practice of topical steroid misuse T. incognito was second common. It is essential to educate the general public, pharmacist and paramedics regarding the proper use of topical steroid. Keywords: dermatophytosis; steroid; tinea. | PubMed

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Medication Practice of Patients with Dermatophytosis

Poudyal

Joshi²

2016

J Nepal Med Assoc

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“…11,12 The questionnaire was circulated among four subject experts for their inputs regarding validity of the statements and their ease of comprehension. The questionnaire was tested for ease of comprehension and readability among 5 staff members of the department and necessary modifications carried out.…”

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Prevalence and patterns of self-medication for skin diseases among medical undergraduate students

Pandya

Pandya²

2018

Int J Res Dermatol

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Background: Medical students are more prone to self-medication because of background knowledge and easy availability of medication. Dermatological disorders are affecting quality of life in adolescent and can motivate self-medication behaviour. The objective of the study was to study the prevalence and patterns of self-medication for skin conditions in among medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire based study was carried out in medical students in western India. A self-administered questionnaire included information on socio-demographic details, general aspects of self-medication behaviour like used for which disease, drugs used, source of knowledge, reason for use etc. and analyzed.Results: Self-medication was prevalent in 90.09% participants for skin conditions. Mean age of participants was 20.35±1.23 years with male predominance. Most common skin conditions/symptoms for self-medication were acne (82.46%), sun tan (52.11%) followed by superficial fungal infections while common hair conditions were hair fall (80.10%) and dandruff (57.07%). The most commonly used drugs for self-medication were topical antifungal drugs (96.07%), sunscreen lotions (91.10%) and topical antimicrobials (80.10%). Most common source of information for self-medication was medical staff and seniors (92.67%) followed by internet (81.15%). Most common reasons for favoring self-medication were perceived the illness as minor/non-serious (62.83%) and time constraint (26.70%). 3.14% participants reported to have some adverse events with the drugs used by self-medication.Conclusions: Prevalence of self-medication for dermatological disorders was alarming high. Self-medication practices are highest for acne, superficial fungal infections, hair fall and dandruff. Proper training of medical undergraduates in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological problems with special emphasis on drug usage aspects are needed.

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“…Self-medication is defined as the use of medicines by individuals for self-diagnosed diseases, including the use of herbal and traditional remedies (WHO, 1998). Various studies have reported the use of self-care remedies by patients with different diseases including skin diseases before attendance at dermatology clincs (Correa-Fissmer, Mendonca, Martins, & Galato, 2014;Gail et al, 2015;Semenya, Potgieter, Tshisikhawe, Shava, & Maroyi, 2012). Studies have shown that a large number of these patients make use of traditional remedies especially in sub-Saharan Africa (Dlova & Ollengo, 2018).…”

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Indigenous Therapies for Skin Diseases in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Anaba

Oaku

2019

Dermatologic Therapy

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Typically, most patients in Nigeria would have tried both oral and topical remedies before visiting a dermatology clinic. There are no documentations of what these remedies are. The aim of this study is to determine what remedies patients use and the influence of age, gender, level of education, and marital status on the choice of herbal remedies. This was a retrospective cross‐sectional chart review over a 3‐year period. Records of all new patients attended to at the dermatology clinic between October 2015 and October 2018 were retrieved and relevant information extracted. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. A total of 835 new patients were seen during the study period, 56.9% females and 43.1% males. Prior to attending the dermatology clinic, 52.8% had used a remedy which was herbal in 9.1% and Western in 90.9%. Out of those that had used herbal medications, 65% was oral, 27.5% was topical and 7.5% was topical and oral. Out of those that had used Western medications, 63.1% was topical 23.9% was oral and 13% was oral and topical. Herbal and western medications were used in 11 persons. Most Nigerian patients use a Western remedy before dermatology clinic attendance. In the few patients who use herbal remedies, this is independent of age, gender, level of education, diagnosis, and marital status.

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Prevalence of self-medication for skin diseases: a systematic review

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Medication Practice of Patients with Dermatophytosis

Medication Practice of Patients with Dermatophytosis

Prevalence and patterns of self-medication for skin diseases among medical undergraduate students

Indigenous Therapies for Skin Diseases in Sub‐Saharan Africa

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