TO STUDY THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PITYRIASIS ROSEA

Abstract

Background: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute inflammatory skin disorder. Though self-limiting but the bothersome symptoms often have a significant impact on the quality-of-life of patients. To study the epidemiological profile of pityriasis rosea.

Methods: A prospective controlled study was conducted on 60 patients of pityriasis rosea attending outdoor patient department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, SP Medical College and PBM Hospital, Bikaner.

Results: Mean age of patients in study group was 21.26±10.19 years. 39 patients were female and 21 patients were male. Acute onset of disease was present in 88.30 % of patients. Mother patch was present in 40% patients.

Conclusion: We concluded from the present study that pityriasis rosea is common in 20-30 years age group with male predominance.

Keywords: Pityriasis rosea (PR), Clinical profile, Skin disorder.