Background: In vitiligo, there is a significant decrease in melanocytes and melanin. The decrease in melanin causes oxidative stress, with a chance of causing metabolic syndrome. Hence, there is a need to look for metabolic syndrome in vitiligo.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Vulval dermatoses may present with varied manifestations ranging from asymptomatic to chronic disabling conditions. The multifactorial nature of symptoms and physical expression of the disease on the vulva complicate the evaluation and management of genital dermatoses, thereby severely impairing the quality of life of patients.
Objectives: To study the clinical patterns and socio-demographic features of vulval dermatoses and their impact on the quality of life using the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire.