Assessment of Dermatological Disorders with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

The study investigated the prevalence of dermatological conditions in 394 out of 2050 patients with chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection, revealing that pruritus and contact dermatitis were the most common skin issues, affecting 18.5% and 17.5% of the patients, respectively. These conditions were more prevalent among older patients and females. Other conditions such as tinea unguium/pedis, acne vulgaris, urticaria, seborrheic dermatitis, and xerosis cutis were also noted, with urticaria potentially linked to immune complexes in HCV patients. Lichen planus was observed in 0.5% of patients, and psoriasis vulgaris in 2.2%, with no cases of porphyria cutanea tarda reported. The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing dermatological manifestations of HCV for early diagnosis and treatment, and suggests the need for more research to fully understand the relationship between HCV and skin conditions.