Abstract |
In our study of 6 month of pityriasis versicolor patient in skin department of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital outdoor, most of the patient was of age 16-25 years (63.33%), 20% was of age 26-35 years and 16.67% was of 36-45 years. Age distribution among male patient maximum (66.67%) was of 16-25 years and among females the maximum 50% was also of 16-25 years. Mostly was male (80%) and 20% was female only 20% of the patient has got the positive family history whereas 80% with no family history of the disease, which indicates that there is no hereditary predilection. Of the patient 66.67% was unmarried and 33.33% was married. Late adolescence & early adult age groups are predominantly affected. Small children & elderly adults are infected only in unusual circumstances, such as prolonged occlusion or immunosuppresion. Prevalence reported to be as high as 50% in the humid, hot environment of Western Samoa & on low as 11.1% in the colder temperature of Sweden. About sex distribution of patients 20% were female. The study shows that majority of patients were male (20%).
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Authors | N Muhammad, M Kamal, T Islam, N Islam, M Shafiquzzaman |
Journal | Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ
(Mymensingh Med J)
Vol. 18
Issue 1
Pg. 31-5
(Jan 2009)
ISSN: 1022-4742 [Print] Bangladesh |
PMID | 19182746
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Antifungal Agents
- Itraconazole
- Fluconazole
- Ketoconazole
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Antifungal Agents
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Bangladesh
(epidemiology)
- Female
- Fluconazole
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Incidence
- Itraconazole
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Ketoconazole
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prevalence
- Risk Factors
- Tinea Versicolor
(drug therapy, epidemiology, pathology)
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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