A Observational Study on Hypopigmented \ Depigmented Macules in Geriatric Population Attending Dermatology OPD in a Tertiary Care Centre

B. Shea Sharma *

Department of Dermatology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Chennai, India.

Jayakar Thomas

Department of Dermatology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Chennai, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

This article lays out the common hypopigmented \depigmented lesions in geriatric population encountered in dermatology OPD in a tertiary care centre in India. Hypopigmented/depigmented lesions is commonly encountered in a dermatology OPD on a day to day basis. This study is an observational study carried out on 100 patients in dermatology OPD in a tertiary care centre who satisfied the inclusion criteria of age more than 60 years with hypopigmented or depigmented lesions. Hypopigmented/depigmented lesions have a great impact on patients aesthetic  appearance leading to psychosocial impairment. A further research with larger sample size and longer study duration can help us understand hypomelanosis in geriatric population better.

Keywords: Depigmented lesions, geriatric population, hypomelanosis, melanocytes


How to Cite

Sharma, B. S. and Thomas, J. (2021) “A Observational Study on Hypopigmented \ Depigmented Macules in Geriatric Population Attending Dermatology OPD in a Tertiary Care Centre”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33(45A), pp. 195–198. doi: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i45A32733.