Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: January | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 205-208
A Cross-Sectional Study to determine the Pattern of Skin Diseases in Inmates of Central and District Jail, Jammu, J&K
Shivani Ranjan1, Prakriti Sharma2, Ennakshee3
1Lecturer, Deptt. of Dermatology, Venereology, Leprology, GMC Jammu
2Post Graduate Student, Deptt. of Dermatology, Venereology, Leprology, GMC Jammu
3Post Graduate Student, Deptt. of Dermatology, Venereology, Leprology, GMC Jammu
Corresponding Author: Shivani Ranjan
ABSTRACT
Background: Prison acts as a cistern for many skin infections and infestations. Inmates act as a vulnerable group between prison and community. Hence, timely recognition and treatment of skin diseases is important to decrease the spread and burden of disease in the community.
Objectives: To determine the pattern of skin diseases among inmates of Central and District Jail, Jammu.
Materials and Methods: Screening of 200 prison inmates was done as a part of special skin camp organized in the Central & District Jail, Jammu by the dermatologist.
Results: Of the 200 patients screened, 55.5% were infectious and 44.5% were non-infectious. Among the infectious group, fungal infections were commonest followed by scabies, warts & pyodermas. Acne vulgaris and Melasma were the most common non-infectious conditions observed.
Conclusions: We recommend regular screening of new inmates by Health professionals posted in prisons and periodic skin camps to be conducted in prisons by dermatologists at regular intervals.
Key words: Prison, Inmates, Skin diseases.