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Birat Journal of Health Sciences, 2020
Introduction: Pruritus is one of the well-recognized major skin derangements in patients with adv... more Introduction: Pruritus is one of the well-recognized major skin derangements in patients with advanced renal failure and are usually without visible skin lesions. Only few studies have addressed this issue in Nepalese population. Objective:.The present study aims to identify the prevalence and associated factors of uremic pruritus in chronic dialysis patients in western Nepal. Methodology:A prospective observational study was conducted to include all chronic dialysis patients with uremic pruritus at the Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal over a period of one year (June 2018 and May 2019). Results: During the study period, a total of 59 patients were included in the study with mean age of 55.8±15.8years,of which 37 (63%) patients developed uremic pruritus. Statistically significant relationship betweenpresence of pruritus and pruritus severity with frequency of itching grade and sleep disturbance score among elderly (p=0.001) were observed The serum urea can predict uremic p...
Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
Introduction: The etiology of dermatoses involving genital areas could be venereal or on-venereal... more Introduction: The etiology of dermatoses involving genital areas could be venereal or on-venereal. These disorders are responsible for mental distress and guilt which can be minimized by appropriate diagnosis and information to the patients. Objectives: To assess the clinical pattern and prevalence of various non venereal genital dermatoses in a referral center. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based descriptive study involving patients with non-venereal diseases visiting outpatient clinics of Department of Dermatology. After informed consent, all the parameters were recorded in a proforma and analyzed. Results: Total of 70 patients with non-venereal genital dermatoses were included. Mean age of the patients was 33 years. Majority were male, married and had history of irregular use of contraceptives. Duration of symptoms ranged from one to 36 months with mean of four months. Total 19 types of non-venereal skin diseases were noted with major complaint of itching in genita...
Birat Journal of Health Sciences, 2020
Introduction: Pruritus is one of the well-recognized major skin derangements in patients with adv... more Introduction: Pruritus is one of the well-recognized major skin derangements in patients with advanced renal failure and are usually without visible skin lesions. Only few studies have addressed this issue in Nepalese population. Objective:.The present study aims to identify the prevalence and associated factors of uremic pruritus in chronic dialysis patients in western Nepal. Methodology:A prospective observational study was conducted to include all chronic dialysis patients with uremic pruritus at the Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal over a period of one year (June 2018 and May 2019). Results: During the study period, a total of 59 patients were included in the study with mean age of 55.8±15.8years,of which 37 (63%) patients developed uremic pruritus. Statistically significant relationship betweenpresence of pruritus and pruritus severity with frequency of itching grade and sleep disturbance score among elderly (p=0.001) were observed The serum urea can predict uremic p...
Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
Introduction: The etiology of dermatoses involving genital areas could be venereal or on-venereal... more Introduction: The etiology of dermatoses involving genital areas could be venereal or on-venereal. These disorders are responsible for mental distress and guilt which can be minimized by appropriate diagnosis and information to the patients. Objectives: To assess the clinical pattern and prevalence of various non venereal genital dermatoses in a referral center. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based descriptive study involving patients with non-venereal diseases visiting outpatient clinics of Department of Dermatology. After informed consent, all the parameters were recorded in a proforma and analyzed. Results: Total of 70 patients with non-venereal genital dermatoses were included. Mean age of the patients was 33 years. Majority were male, married and had history of irregular use of contraceptives. Duration of symptoms ranged from one to 36 months with mean of four months. Total 19 types of non-venereal skin diseases were noted with major complaint of itching in genita...