A Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence of Depression in Patients of Vitiligo in Tertiary Care Centre in South India

Rathi, Sneha R. and Badad, Ambresh S. and Hogade, Ashok S. (2021) A Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence of Depression in Patients of Vitiligo in Tertiary Care Centre in South India. In: Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 16. B P International, pp. 111-116. ISBN 978-93-91473-96-9

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

Background: The skin is a sensory organ that responds immediately to emotional stimuli and has a major function in tactile receptivity. The impact of vitiligo on the quality of life is highlighted.

Methods: This study comprised 100 patients with vitiligo. A survey was conducted based on the Hamilton Depression Score (HAM-D), which included 17 different questions.

Results: The patients in this study were mostly in their third to fifth decade. The average age is 42.Males accounted for 44, while females accounted for 56. On the HAM-D scale, 25(25%) of the patients exhibited no evidence of depression, 45(45%) of the patients showed Mild depression, 20(20%) of the patients showed Moderate depression, and 10(10%) of the patients showed Severe depression.

Conclusion: Vitiligo is a secondary psychocutaneous illness with depression as the most common psychiatric co-morbidity. Vitiligo treatment should include both psychiatric counselling and specific treatment.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Open Research Librarians > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@open.researchlibrarians.com
Date Deposited: 03 Nov 2023 08:28
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2023 08:30
URI: http://stm.e4journal.com/id/eprint/1952

Actions (login required)

View Item
View Item