Prevalence of Skin Disorders in Sari, 2003-2004

March 2007 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”

Zohreh Hajheydari, Monireh Golpour

androgenic alopecia acne irritant contact dermatitis dermatitis

TLDR Skin disorders in Sari differ from other parts of Iran, with acne and hair loss being most common.

The study conducted in Sari, Mazandaran, Iran, during 2003-2004, assessed the prevalence of skin diseases among 4,460 patients at Boo-Ali Sina hospital. The mean age of participants was 28.01 years, with 40.4% men and 59.7% women. The most common skin disorder observed was appendices disorders, primarily acne (55.8%) and androgenic alopecia (30%). Infections and dermatitis were the second and third most common issues, respectively, with irritant contact dermatitis being the most prevalent form of dermatitis. The study concluded that the prevalence and distribution of skin disorders in Sari differed from other regions in Iran, highlighting the need for further research to identify common skin disorders across the country.

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