Publication: Dermoscopy of Psoriasis: A Cross Sectional Study
Date
2022
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Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON)
Abstract
Abstract:
Introduction: Dermoscopy is a non-invasive tool that aids in the diagnosis of dermatological diseases.
Objectives: The study aims to evaluate the dermoscopic features of psoriasis in the skin.
Materials and Methods: All patients clinically diagnosed with psoriasis were enrolled in the study. Dermoscopic findings were studied using a handheld pocket dermoscope (Dermlite DL1) with high magnification. Dermoscopic examination used both polarizing and non-polarizing lenses.
Results: The age of the patients ranged from 12 years to 58 years, and the mean age of presentation was 30 years (+/-12.7 years). There were 52% females and 48% males. In dermoscopy, vascular changes were seen in 90%. Vessel arrangement was seen as uniform in 80% of the cases and non-uniform in 20%. Dotted vessels were seen in 88%, glomerular and comma-shaped vessels in 2%. In 94%, white scales were seen, followed by yellow scales in 2% and mixed types in 4%. The background color was red in 68% of cases, pink in 26%, and brownish in 6%. Pigmentary changes were observed in 16%. Follicular changes were observed in 6%.
Conclusion: The present study analyzed the characteristic of dermoscopic features in psoriasis. Further studies should be conducted, including inflammatory disorders and their correlation with dermoscopic features.
Description
Deeptara Pathak Thapa
Department of Dermatology, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital , Gokarneshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1602-415X
Harihar Adhikari
Department of Dermatology, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital , Gokarneshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sajana Bhandari
Department of Dermatology, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital , Gokarneshwar,Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Dermoscopy, Psoriasis, Scales, Vessels