Prevalence of Skin Disorders in Sari, 2003-2004

The study conducted in Sari, Mazandaran, North of 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, with acne (55.8%) and androgenic alopecia (30%) being the most prevalent. Infections and dermatitis followed as the second and third most common issues, respectively. 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.