{"title":"Exploring the efficiency of methemoglobin reductase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in maintaining the hemoglobin auto-oxidation-mediated oxidative imbalance among different grades of cigarette smokers","authors":"Rajen Haldar, Payel Biswas, Baishali Basak, Sutithi Dey, Ayantika Paul, I. Chatterjee","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_62_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_62_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"308 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74078084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_199_22
N. Osunde, O. Olorunfemi
BACKGROUND: Insurgent activities have displaced lots of people and compelled them to flee or leave their towns and home, making women vulnerable to morbidity and mortality. Assessing maternal health services available to pregnant women and nursing mothers in internally displaced camps can help improve their health status and reduce maternal and neonatal death. AIMS: This study aimed to assess maternal health services available and their associated factors among pregnant women and nursing mothers in an internally displaced person's camp. DESIGN: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for this study. METHODS: The availability sampling technique was adopted to recruit women who have assessed maternal health services in the camp. A self-structured questionnaire was utilized as the research instrument and the data were presented using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: A mean age of the respondents was 32 ± 7.18. The majority are multigravida (53.8%), with four (7.7%) having their first baby in the health facility available in the camp and the maternal health services available seem to be adequate for now, but the country may soon run out of space, because of the constant increase in the number of displaced persons. CONCLUSION: To further improve services, the study recommends that government should intervene in the funding of maternal health-care services, proper documentation of mortality rate in the camp and make an ambulance available for emergency cases.
{"title":"Maternal health services available to pregnant women and nursing mothers domiciled in the internally displaced persons' camp","authors":"N. Osunde, O. Olorunfemi","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_199_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_199_22","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Insurgent activities have displaced lots of people and compelled them to flee or leave their towns and home, making women vulnerable to morbidity and mortality. Assessing maternal health services available to pregnant women and nursing mothers in internally displaced camps can help improve their health status and reduce maternal and neonatal death. AIMS: This study aimed to assess maternal health services available and their associated factors among pregnant women and nursing mothers in an internally displaced person's camp. DESIGN: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for this study. METHODS: The availability sampling technique was adopted to recruit women who have assessed maternal health services in the camp. A self-structured questionnaire was utilized as the research instrument and the data were presented using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: A mean age of the respondents was 32 ± 7.18. The majority are multigravida (53.8%), with four (7.7%) having their first baby in the health facility available in the camp and the maternal health services available seem to be adequate for now, but the country may soon run out of space, because of the constant increase in the number of displaced persons. CONCLUSION: To further improve services, the study recommends that government should intervene in the funding of maternal health-care services, proper documentation of mortality rate in the camp and make an ambulance available for emergency cases.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"11 1","pages":"160 - 165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74597875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_132_22
A. Muragod, Vijayalaxmi Kanabur
OBJECTIVES: The present study intended to identify community elderly at risk for Motor dysfunction by developing a new programme. METHODOLOGY: Twenty-one Individuals aged ≥60 years were assessed using Five minutes sit to stand test (FTSTST) for lower limb strength, mobility; The Functional Gait Index (FGI) assessed Balance, Gait; Older people's Quality of Life Scale-Brief (OPQL-Brief) assessed Quality of Life. RESULTS: One way ANOVA (P < 0.05) was used for Comparison of gender specific scores of FTSTST, FGI, OPQL-Brief the first two had no significant change but the third one showed significantly higher difference in males (P = 0.0004). Correlation analysis between age and all three outcome measures was significantly positive for FTSTST, significantly negative for FGI; OPQL-Brief scale showed non-significant negative correlation. CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence that the new programme developed is effective in assessing motor dysfunction in community elderly.
{"title":"Assessment of motor function by development of a new program in community-dwelling elderly: A pilot study","authors":"A. Muragod, Vijayalaxmi Kanabur","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_132_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_132_22","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVES: The present study intended to identify community elderly at risk for Motor dysfunction by developing a new programme. METHODOLOGY: Twenty-one Individuals aged ≥60 years were assessed using Five minutes sit to stand test (FTSTST) for lower limb strength, mobility; The Functional Gait Index (FGI) assessed Balance, Gait; Older people's Quality of Life Scale-Brief (OPQL-Brief) assessed Quality of Life. RESULTS: One way ANOVA (P < 0.05) was used for Comparison of gender specific scores of FTSTST, FGI, OPQL-Brief the first two had no significant change but the third one showed significantly higher difference in males (P = 0.0004). Correlation analysis between age and all three outcome measures was significantly positive for FTSTST, significantly negative for FGI; OPQL-Brief scale showed non-significant negative correlation. CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence that the new programme developed is effective in assessing motor dysfunction in community elderly.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"7 1","pages":"119 - 123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74238786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_189_22
P. Upadhyay, Ana Letícia Fornari Caprara, J. Rissardo
{"title":"Difficult airway management in congenital muscular torticollis using fiberoptic bronchoscope and early interventions to prevent anatomical deformity","authors":"P. Upadhyay, Ana Letícia Fornari Caprara, J. Rissardo","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_189_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_189_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88145884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_139_22
R. Mungmunpuntipantip, V. Wiwanitkit
{"title":"Transfusion medicine and monkeypox: Note for present outbreak","authors":"R. Mungmunpuntipantip, V. Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_139_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_139_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74816309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_123_22
Bandana Sairem, Khushbu Jain
BACKGROUND: Diabetes ranks third and tenth among both men and women, respectively, in terms of probable causes of life loss. It has been linked to a variety of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, neuropathy, and more. Diabetic dyslipidemia is one of the main factors that contribute to coronary artery disease fatalities. The use of pharmaceuticals to treat these conditions has a number of negative consequences. People are looking for alternatives to traditional treatments that have no or few adverse effects. Yoga is a comprehensive wellness technique that emphasizes both the body and the mind. Yoga has been shown in multiple clinical studies to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and associated complications, such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. The review's goal is to synthesize all relevant research findings. METHODS: Data were gathered through a stepwise search method that used keywords to search the online PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane library databases. RESULTS: After examining the databases for 76 potentially relevant papers, six randomized-controlled trials that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were chosen. The number of participants ranged from 20 to 231, with Yoga sessions lasting from 10 days to 24 weeks. Studies have revealed a good lipid profile as well as other diabetes-related markers such as fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose after Yogic interventions most of which includes Surya Namaskara, Asana such as Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha matsyendrasana, Pranayama, and Meditation. CONCLUSIONS: Yogic practices such as Surya namaskara, Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, and Ardha matsyendrasana along with the practices of pranayama and meditation appears to have a favorable effect on lipid profiles in people with type 2 diabetes.
{"title":"Yogic practices for dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review of randomized-controlled trials","authors":"Bandana Sairem, Khushbu Jain","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_123_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_123_22","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Diabetes ranks third and tenth among both men and women, respectively, in terms of probable causes of life loss. It has been linked to a variety of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, neuropathy, and more. Diabetic dyslipidemia is one of the main factors that contribute to coronary artery disease fatalities. The use of pharmaceuticals to treat these conditions has a number of negative consequences. People are looking for alternatives to traditional treatments that have no or few adverse effects. Yoga is a comprehensive wellness technique that emphasizes both the body and the mind. Yoga has been shown in multiple clinical studies to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and associated complications, such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. The review's goal is to synthesize all relevant research findings. METHODS: Data were gathered through a stepwise search method that used keywords to search the online PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane library databases. RESULTS: After examining the databases for 76 potentially relevant papers, six randomized-controlled trials that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were chosen. The number of participants ranged from 20 to 231, with Yoga sessions lasting from 10 days to 24 weeks. Studies have revealed a good lipid profile as well as other diabetes-related markers such as fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose after Yogic interventions most of which includes Surya Namaskara, Asana such as Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha matsyendrasana, Pranayama, and Meditation. CONCLUSIONS: Yogic practices such as Surya namaskara, Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, and Ardha matsyendrasana along with the practices of pranayama and meditation appears to have a favorable effect on lipid profiles in people with type 2 diabetes.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"19 1","pages":"20 - 30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81891134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_118_21
Robert Badal, Shreshtha Kaushik, Pramod Yadav, P. Prajapati
BACKGROUND: Saraswata ghrita (SG), a multicomponent ayurvedic formulation is well-known for its cognitive properties. Although it is a very effective classical formulation, there is no appropriate data available on its stability study till date. The shelf life of certain Ayurvedic medications is specified in official Gazette, Government of India. However, it is necessary to revalidate the shelf life of each formulation following parameters prevalent in concerned scenario. Hence, an attempt has been made to determine the shelf life of SG through accelerated stability study. OBJECTIVES: The objective is to evaluate shelf life of SG. MATERIALS AND METHODS: SG was manufactured in a pharmaceutical laboratory, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi following classical reference. The samples were subjected to an accelerated stability study maintaining temperature and humidity 40°C ± 2°C and 75 ± 5% respectively. Relevant analytical parameters were performed at an interval of 0, 1, 3, and 6 months to check the degradation levels in the formulation. RESULTS: Insignificant changes were observed in physicochemical constants and chromatographic assay at different stages of analysis. The product was free from microbial contamination and heavy metals were within the prescribed limits. On extrapolation of the observations, the shelf life of SG is found to be 1 year and 5 months. CONCLUSION: The shelf life of SG corresponds to the classical standards for oleaginous preparations. However, it is less than the specifications set in the official gazette, Govt. of India. This decreased shelf life may be due to milk and salt component present in its composition which possibly speeds up the process of degradation, shortening its shelf life.
{"title":"Shelf life estimation of Saraswata ghrita – A preliminary evaluation","authors":"Robert Badal, Shreshtha Kaushik, Pramod Yadav, P. Prajapati","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_118_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_118_21","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Saraswata ghrita (SG), a multicomponent ayurvedic formulation is well-known for its cognitive properties. Although it is a very effective classical formulation, there is no appropriate data available on its stability study till date. The shelf life of certain Ayurvedic medications is specified in official Gazette, Government of India. However, it is necessary to revalidate the shelf life of each formulation following parameters prevalent in concerned scenario. Hence, an attempt has been made to determine the shelf life of SG through accelerated stability study. OBJECTIVES: The objective is to evaluate shelf life of SG. MATERIALS AND METHODS: SG was manufactured in a pharmaceutical laboratory, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi following classical reference. The samples were subjected to an accelerated stability study maintaining temperature and humidity 40°C ± 2°C and 75 ± 5% respectively. Relevant analytical parameters were performed at an interval of 0, 1, 3, and 6 months to check the degradation levels in the formulation. RESULTS: Insignificant changes were observed in physicochemical constants and chromatographic assay at different stages of analysis. The product was free from microbial contamination and heavy metals were within the prescribed limits. On extrapolation of the observations, the shelf life of SG is found to be 1 year and 5 months. CONCLUSION: The shelf life of SG corresponds to the classical standards for oleaginous preparations. However, it is less than the specifications set in the official gazette, Govt. of India. This decreased shelf life may be due to milk and salt component present in its composition which possibly speeds up the process of degradation, shortening its shelf life.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"23 1","pages":"61 - 68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77445979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_211_22
Ummu Kulsum, M. Sushma, S. Subhaprada, A. Sreedevi
CONTEXT: With the digital revolution, the Internet has become a source of health-related searches. Cyberchondria is a behavioral disorder where repeated online health-related searches result in health anxiety. AIMS: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of cyberchondria among undergraduate degree college students. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This cross-sectional study was conducted among BSc Computer Science students at Sri Sathya Sai Baba Degree College, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, during July 2022. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A sample size of 160 was arrived using the formula 4pq/l2 with prevalence (P) as 55.6%, allowable error (l) as 15% of P, 10% nonresponse rate. Out of 220 students, 160 were selected by simple random sampling method. Data were collected through self-administered Cyberchondria Severity Scale-12 questionnaire with a Likert scale scoring of 0–4. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: K-means cluster analysis was performed to assess the prevalence of cyberchondria and people at risk to develop cyberchondria. RESULTS: The study involved 57% of females and 43% of males. The prevalence of cyberchondria was 22.5% with excessiveness (mean ± standard deviation [SD]: 3.36 ± 2.091) being the dominant construct followed by distress, compulsion, and reassurance (Mean ± SD: 2.48 ± 2.493). CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that cyberchondria is an emerging problem among undergraduate students and emphasis has to be laid on health education regarding the reliability of health information.
背景:随着数字革命，互联网已经成为健康相关搜索的来源。网络疑病症是一种行为障碍，反复在网上搜索与健康相关的信息会导致健康焦虑。目的:本研究的目的是评估网络疑病症在本科学位大学生中的流行程度。背景和设计:这项横断面研究于2022年7月在安得拉邦安纳塔普拉姆的Sri Sathya Sai Baba学位学院的计算机科学学士学位学生中进行。对象和方法:使用公式4pq/l2计算160个样本量，患病率(P)为55.6%，允许误差(l)为P的15%，无反应率为10%。在220名学生中，采用简单随机抽样法抽取160名。数据采用自行填写的网络疑病严重程度量表-12问卷，李克特量表评分0-4分。统计分析使用:采用k均值聚类分析来评估网络疑病的患病率和患网络疑病的风险人群。结果:该研究涉及57%的女性和43%的男性。上网疑病的患病率为22.5%，其中过度(平均±标准差[SD]: 3.36±2.091)为主要构念，其次为苦恼、强迫和安心(平均±SD: 2.48±2.493)。结论:本研究表明，大学生网络疑病是一个新兴问题，健康教育应重视健康信息的可靠性。
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Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_116_22
Panneerselvam Periasamy, Vajiravelu Suganthi, S. Gunasekaran
BACKGROUND: Medical school has one of the highest degrees of stress of any educational process. The quality of life and physical and mental health of medical students can be impacted by the rigorous nature of the medical school. The rising morbidity of mental disorders has a significant impact on the academic and professional performance of these students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical students of a tertiary care medical college, Salem, India participated in this cross-sectional study for 3 months between January 2022 and March 2022. All those students who were willing to participate and accepted the informed consent were included in the study. Individuals who denied their consent and with chronic diseases were excluded from the study. RESULTS: Of the total 248 respondents, 149 (60.08%) were females and 100 (39.92%) were males. 27.8% of the study participants belonged in the first year of the MBBS course. Most of the males (35.4%) have normal scoring for depression, whereas 34.2% of females have moderate scoring for depression. DISCUSSION: The students in the 1st year of their study showed higher scoring for depression than in the remaining years, which might be due to less social interactions, new study schedule, and lower grades in the exams than anticipated. CONCLUSION: Making medical students and teachers aware of the detrimental repercussions of excessive levels of depression and anxiety is a necessity of the hour.
{"title":"Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and quality of life among medical students of a tertiary care setting","authors":"Panneerselvam Periasamy, Vajiravelu Suganthi, S. Gunasekaran","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_116_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_116_22","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Medical school has one of the highest degrees of stress of any educational process. The quality of life and physical and mental health of medical students can be impacted by the rigorous nature of the medical school. The rising morbidity of mental disorders has a significant impact on the academic and professional performance of these students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical students of a tertiary care medical college, Salem, India participated in this cross-sectional study for 3 months between January 2022 and March 2022. All those students who were willing to participate and accepted the informed consent were included in the study. Individuals who denied their consent and with chronic diseases were excluded from the study. RESULTS: Of the total 248 respondents, 149 (60.08%) were females and 100 (39.92%) were males. 27.8% of the study participants belonged in the first year of the MBBS course. Most of the males (35.4%) have normal scoring for depression, whereas 34.2% of females have moderate scoring for depression. DISCUSSION: The students in the 1st year of their study showed higher scoring for depression than in the remaining years, which might be due to less social interactions, new study schedule, and lower grades in the exams than anticipated. CONCLUSION: Making medical students and teachers aware of the detrimental repercussions of excessive levels of depression and anxiety is a necessity of the hour.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"14 1","pages":"85 - 87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86601896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chetan Patil, A. Bhatnagar, R. Hiremath, Sunmeet Sandhu, Devinder Suhag, Manish Kumar, Therasal Valarmathi
BACKGROUND: Hypothyroidism, a major health problem, is associated with a wide range of diseases. One of the organs affected by hypothyroidism, which shows a wide range of clinical signs, is the skin. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to determine various cutaneous manifestations of hypothyroidism that can be used as a diagnostic marker and may help in the early diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out on 100 consecutive diagnosed cases of hypothyroidism patients in the dermatology department of a tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru during June 2021–September 2021. A pretested standard pro forma was used to collect and maintain the details of the patients. The study was ethically approved by the institution. RESULTS: The majority were female (84%) and patients' age ranged from 16 to 65 years, covering all groups with 31% having comorbidities. Seventy-one percent had pruritus and 14% with urticaria, 13% with palmar and sole hyperkeratosis, 3% with burning skin symptoms, and 5% with cold skin symptoms. The majority (38%) had pruritus as an early symptom. Pruritus symptom patients were categorized into mild pruritus (25%) and moderate pruritus (75%). A significant number of patients presented with hair changes in the form of dry brittle hair in 50 patients and with other associated skin conditions which included 20 patients with melasma, 10 patients with seborrheic dermatitis, eight patients had acrochordons, four patients had vitiligo, five had polymorphic light eruptions like lesions, three patients had lichen planus, and two each had psoriasis and acne vulgaris. CONCLUSION: The present study was undertaken to know the spectrum of dermatological manifestations associated with a hypothyroid condition. It was observed the female sex, pruritis, and hair changes were common in these patients. Recognition of hypothyroidism is important to ensure that appropriate treatment is provided at the earliest, thus preventing complications.
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