Oral Mucosal Lesions in Patients with Skin Diseases in Sudan
Author Information
Author(s): Suliman Nada M, Åstrøm Anne N, Ali Raouf W, Salman Hussein, Johannessen Anne C
Primary Institution: The Gade Institute, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Hypothesis
This study aimed to estimate the frequency and socio-behavioural correlates of oral mucosal lesions (OML) in skin diseased patients attending a dermatology clinic.
Conclusion
Oral mucosal lesions were frequently diagnosed in skin diseased patients and varied systematically with age, gender, systemic condition, and use of toombak.
Supporting Evidence
- 57.9% of skin diseased patients had at least one type of oral mucosal lesion.
- Tongue lesions were the most frequently diagnosed oral mucosal lesions at 23.3%.
- OML were more common in older patients (62.4%) compared to younger patients (52.7%).
- OML were more frequent in males (63.2%) than females (52.6%).
- Patients with systemic conditions had a higher prevalence of OML (65.2%).
- Current users of toombak had a significantly higher prevalence of OML (77.9%).
Takeaway
Doctors found that many patients with skin problems also had issues in their mouths, and these problems were more common in older people and men.
Methodology
A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted with 544 patients who completed an oral examination and personal interview.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias may have influenced the results, as patients with oral lesions were more likely to participate.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable due to the hospital-based nature and potential biases in patient selection.
Participant Demographics
The mean age was 37.1 years, with 50% females and 77% permanent residents of Khartoum.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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