The Prevalence of Psoriasis and Vitiligo in a Rural Area in Turkey

J Turk Acad Dermatol 2012;6(1):0-0

DOI: 10.6003/jtad.1261a2

1. Department of Dermatology, İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, İstanbul, Turkey

2. Department of Dermatology, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Medical Faculty, Bolu, Turkey

3. Department of Biostatistics, İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, İstanbul, Turkey, Turkey

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ABSTRACT

Background:

The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of psoriasis and vitiligo in a selected region of Turkey. Also the consumption of smoking and alcohol was recorded.

Material and Methods:

8959 questionnaires regarding symptoms of the diseases in question were filled out.

Results:

The prevalence of psoriasis and vitiligo was recorded as 0.5% in each. Male and female subjects who smoked (14/23 and 4/21 respectively), were found to have psoriasis more frequently than non-smokers (965/4263 and 181/4197) (p=0.003 and p=0.004 respectively). Male subjects consuming alcohol were found to have psoriasis more frequently than non-consumers (6/23 psoriatic; 192/4263 non-psoriatic) (p<0.001).

Conclusion:

Determining the epidemiological properties of skin diseases correctly will no doubt lead to improvements in health policies and treatment strategies.