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A cross-sectional assessment of the dermoscopic features of TSDF and to correlate them with potency and duration of application of the TCS

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Dr. Apeksha Singh, 2Dr.Shribhagawan Rolaniya

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Aim: This study was undertaken to characterize dermoscopic features of TSDF and to correlate them with potency and duration of application of the TCS. Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of skin. Sample size of 100 cases was included in the study. Patients (18 years or above) with clinical symptoms and signs suggestive of TSDF (redness, itching, acne, burning, swelling, photosensitivity, pigmentation and atrophy) and with history of application of TCS on the face for a period of more than one month were included in the study after obtaining written informed consent. Results: In the present study, Females (80, 80%) constituted the majority as compared to males. Most of the patients belonged to the age group of 18–30 years (50, 50%) with a mean age of 32.8 ± 8.2 years. Seventy Five (75%) patients had received some form of formal education, while 25 (25%) patients were illiterate. Presenting complaints of the patients were redness in 80 (80%), itching in 70 (70%), pigmentation in 60 (60%), burning in 64 (64%) and acne in 35 (35%) patients. Duration of TCS application ranged from one month to 25 years with 50 (50%) patients having applied TCS for over one year. Conclusion: Dermoscopy in TSDF can help dermatologists in a multitude of ways from confirming the diagnosis to differentiating from other causes of red face and predicting the approximate duration of TCS abuse.

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