Cutaneous manifestations of endocrine disorders

Abstract

During the course of endocrine diseases, skin symptoms may be seen. Recognition of endocrin skin lesions have very important role in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the frequency of dermatological diseases and distribution of dermatological signs and symptoms according to age and sex in 272 patients diagnosed with endocrine disease. Total 272 patients were included in the study; 203 women, 69 men. Significant differences were seen at result of the statistical analysis of endocrine diseases according to age and sex (p<0.00). In examination of patients 94 (34.6%) hair disease, 80 (29.4%) nail disease, 48 (17.6%) skin infection, 43 (15.8%) chronic sun damage, 36 (13.2%) keratosis pilaris, 61 (22.4%) acne vulgaris, 74 (27.2%) xeroderma, 83 (30.5%) pruritus, 61 (22.4%) skin tag, 28 (10.3%) acanthosis nigricans were seen. Increased incidence with age in skin infections (the greatest 4. decade) and nail disease were seen (p<0.00). However, acne vulgaris is more in early age than elderly (p<0.00). Diagnosed patients with acne vulgaris were mainly in the fields of hirsutism group (p<0.00). As a result of these data, dermatological examinations should be performed in endocrine disease patients regularly. © 2011 OMU All rights reserved.