Journal Issue: Volume: 19, No. 1 (2021)
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2021
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ISSN 2091-0231 eISSN 2091-167X
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The Challenges of COVID-19 in Medical Education in Nepal
(Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON), 2021) Paudel, Vikash; Neupane, Saraswoti
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The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an unparalleled disruption in all forms of scientific learning process including medical education. It has presented a challenge for scientists, educators, and students.Widespread interruptions to medical education, scientific discussions, conference, and seminars have also been seen at times of major conflicts and pandemics in the past as well, which resulted in major changes in medical curriculum. This editorial discusses the medical education and how COVID-19 has affected medical education in Nepal. Besides, it also explores the potential implications of COVID-19 for the future of medical education.
Keywords: COVID-19, Education, Medical, Pandemics, Nepal
Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review and Update
(Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON), 2021) Aryal, Eliz; Bhattarai, Elisa; Bhattarai, Sabina
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Zinc is a micronutrient used over the years for many dermatological conditions such as infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, neoplasias etc. It is used in both elemental as well as salt form, either in topical or in oral form as a therapy. An average adult weighing 70 kg has a body zinc content of 1.4–2.3 gm. The role of zinc in deficiency disorder like acrodermatitis enteropathica is already established and used widely as treatment. Zinc has been identified as effective in the treatment of various disorders but it cannot be used as the replacement for proven first line treatment. Zinc can be used as adjuvant therapy in many dermatological disorders. This is a narrative review where various use of zinc as therapy in dermatological disorders is highlighted.
Keywords: Acrodermatitis enteropathica, Micronutrients, Zinc
A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study Evaluating Haemoglobin, Iron Profile and Thyroid Function Tests in Women with Telogen Effluvium, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata
(Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON), 2021) Amatya, Bibush; Joshi, Smita
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Introduction:
Hair loss is one of the most frequent complaints for which patients see a dermatologist. The three most common causes of hair loss in women are telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
Objectives
The aim of this study was to investigate haemoglobin, iron profile and thyroid function tests in women with telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
Materials and Methods:
This was a hospital based cross sectional study conducted at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital (NMCTH). We recruited female patients with telogen effluvium, alopecia areata or female pattern hair loss who presented to our outpatient department between June 2019 and July 2020. Clinical and demographic data were collected and haemoglobin, serum iron profile and thyroid function investigated.
Results:
A total of 80 patients were recruited in the study period. The most common diagnosis was telogen effluvium (49, 61.25%) followed by alopecia areata (18, 22.5%) and female pattern hair loss (13, 16.25%). Although mean haemoglobin levels were within normal limits, inadequate ferritin levels for normal hair cycle were found in 77.55% of patients with telogen effluvium, 88.89% with alopecia areata and 84.61% with female pattern hair loss. Thyroid abnormalities were less commonly observed with more than 75% of the patients being euthyroid.
Conclusion:
Haemoglobin levels are not representative of true iron status in females with acquired alopecia. We therefore recommend investigating iron profile in all females with telogen effluvium, alopecia areata or female pattern hair loss.
Keywords: Alopecia areata, Diffuse alopecia, Iron, Thyroid disease
Epidemiological Profile of Skin Diseases in a Tertiary Hospital of Kathmandu: An Annual Census
(Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON), 2021) Paudel, Sushil; Sharma, Rabindra; Dahal, Sudip; Paudel, Indu Acharya
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Introduction: Skin diseases are eighth most common reasons for outpatient in Nepal, and fourth cause of disability globally. Skin diseases varies with the reason, season and socioeconomic status. As the socioeconomic conditions are changing, so are the disease patterns. We planned to report the current trend of skin diseases in Kathmandu and compare with similar studies in past.
Materials and methods: Outpatient department records of Civil Service Hospital from the year 2075 Bikram Sambat were reviewed after ethical clearance from institution review committee and were analyzed after tabulation.
Results: Total number of cases were 9886 (4.51% of total hospital attendance). In total 8097 cases were new, males were 4218 (52.1%) and females 3879 (47.9%). Most common diagnosis was eczemas (18.47%), followed by dermatophytosis (15.29%). Eczemas, chronic urticaria, psoriasis and lichen planus were more common in the adult population of more than 30 years. While infections and acne were more common in young adults, 15-30 years, in both the sexes. Tinea was common during summer and so was scabies in males, while in females, melasma peaked in summer and chronic urticaria during spring and winter.
Conclusion: The pattern of skin diseases is changing with the time. Diseases of possible allergic and immunologic etiology are increasing and diseases with infective etiology are still a huge burden on society.
Keywords: Nepal, Pattern, Skin diseases