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Publication Clinico-epidemiological Profile and Photoprotective Behaviour among Patients with Photodermatosis: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study(Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, 2025) Bhusal, Mohan; Dhungana, Sanjay; Rana, Arnija; Shrestha, Shristi; Thapa, Deeptara Pathak; Piya, SmritiAbstract: Introduction Photodermatoses (PD) encompass a spectrum of skin conditions induced or exacerbated by sunlight. There is limited data on their clinico-epidemiological profile in Nepal. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and study the clinic-epidemiological profile and photoprotective behaviour among patients with photodermatoses. Methods This hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2023 to August 2024 in the outpatient department of dermatology of a tertiary care centre. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee. The number of patients diagnosed with PD were determined using Sukraa Hospital Information Management System software, V1.2.24.5 for the calculation of prevalence. Non-probability convenience sampling was used. A total of 69 patients clinically diagnosed with photodermatoses were included in study. Data were collected using a structured proforma and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16. Results Prevalence of photodermatitis was 2.24% (338/15116). Polymorphic light eruption was the most common diagnosis 48 (69.57%), followed by photo-contact dermatitis. The prevalence was higher among females 41 (59.42%), with a mean age of 37.21±18.18 years. Most patients were in the 21–30 years age group. The neck 28 (28.28%) and face 20 (20.20%) were the most commonly affected sites, and papules were the predominant lesion morphology 41(42.27%). Only 15 (21.74%) used photoprotective measures, of which sunscreen was the most common 10 (66.67%). Conclusion Polymorphic light eruption was the most common type of photodermatosis, particularly among females and younger individuals. There was a notably low use of photoprotective measures among patients with PD, particularly sunscreen usage.Publication Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome: Two Case Reports(Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON), 2024) Piya, Smriti; Bhusal, Mohan; Thapa, Deeptara Pathak; Shrestha, JoshanaAbstract: Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome (GLPLS) is a rare lichen planopilaris (LPP) subtype associated with scarring alopecia. It is thought to be an immune-mediated cause of alopecia. It is characterized by a triad of multifocal cicatricial alopecia of the scalp, noncicatricial alopecia of the axilla, and groin and a follicular lichen planus (LP) eruption. Herein, we present 2 cases of GLPLS. The first case is of a 33-year-old female presented with classical lichen planopilaris (LPP) of the scalp, follicular hyperkeratosis of bilateral arms, and noncicatricial alopecia of armpits. In the second case, a 17-year-old female presents with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) of the scalp, follicular hyperkeratotic papules of the scalp, and noncicatricial alopecia of the bilateral armpits and genitalia. The physician can miss GLPLS due to the rarity of the condition.