Abstract

Psoriasis is a global disease that exhibits different clinical characteristics and epidemiology across various regions of the world. In India, the prevalence is high and there is a scarcity of epidemiological data in our country. Aims: The objective of this study was to assess the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of psoriasis at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital in Patna. Materials and Methods: A prospective investigation of a total of 100 patients visiting the Outpatient Department of Dermatology and Venereology of at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital in Patna, for psoriasis was done. The parameters included were age at onset of disease, current age, sex, type of disease, and distribution of lesions. Data and statistical analysis were done. Results: The mean age of patients at onset of disease was 26.4 (standard deviation = 14.3) years. M:F ratio was 2.41:1.Chronic plaque-type psoriasis was the most prevalent, accounting for 81% of cases. Plantar surface of the foot was most commonly involved. Conclusion: Psoriasis is a common dermatological disease accounting 2.9% of all dermatology patients in our center. Chronic plaque is the most common clinical subtype. The disease is more frequent in the third decade of life and has a male predominance in our region. Treatment compliance has been found to be poor.

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