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Journal of Dermatology Research and Skin Care | Volume 2
May 14-15, 2018 | Montreal, Canada
Spring Dermatology &
Skin Care Expo Conference
Purpose:
To report the pattern of ophthalmic manifestations
associated with Paederus dermatitis (PD).
Methods:
Medical charts of patients presenting to eye clinic
with clinical features consistent with diagnosis of PD from
May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2016 were retrospectively reviewed.
Relevant demographic and clinical data of periocular and
ocular findings were collected and analyzed. The patients
with a history of chronic skin disorders or allergies were
excluded from the study.
Results:
A total of 56 patients were included in the study. The
age range was 4 to 65 years with a median of 27 years. On
presentation, common subjective symptoms were burning
sensation in 49 (87.5%), itching in 37 (66.1%), watering in
25 (44.6%), foreign body sensation in 17 (30.4%), blurring of
vision in 16 (28.6%) and photophobia in 12 (26.8%) patients.
Lid swelling, erythema, crusts and vesicles were the common
periocular findings; and conjunctival congestion, discharge,
and corneal erosions were the common ocular findings.
Conclusions:
The current study shows that PD can cause
significant ocular morbidity. Physicians, especially those who
work in endemic areas, should be aware of this entity both
in terms of management as well as for educating patients
about the preventive measures.
e:
nbatkaeva.derm@yandex.ruOphthalmic manifestations of Paederus dermatitis
Pawan Prasher
Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, India