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Volume 8 Issue 2 (February, 2020)

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Analysis of effectiveness of topical 40% Hydrogen Peroxide in patients with Seborrhoeic keratosis
Dr Sundiep Kumar, Dr Jaishree Noor

Background: Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are the most common benign epithelial tumours of humanity with an increasing incidence with age. Hence; we undertook the present study for analyzing the effectiveness of topical 40% Hydrogen Peroxide in patients with Seborrhoeic keratosis. Materials & methods: A total of 50 confirmed cases of SKs were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical data of all the patients was obtained. Thorough clinical examination of all the patients was carried out. Baseline data was recorded. Lesion assessment score was recorded in all the patients at baseline, 2 weeks follow-up, 6 weeks follow-up and 12 weeks follow-up. Lesion assessment score comprised of evaluation of number of lesion, site of lesion, color of lesion and size of lesion. Results: At baseline, 6%, 12% and 82% of the patients had mild, moderate and severe lesion assessment score. At 2 weeks follow-up, 14%, 24% and 62% of the patients had mild, moderate and severe lesion assessment score. At 6 weeks follow-up, complete resolution was seen in 10% of the patients while mild, moderate and severe was seen in 24%, 20% and 46% of the patients. At 12 weeks follow-up, complete resolution was seen in 12% of the patients while mild, moderate and severe was seen in 28%, 24% and 36% of the patients. Erythema and pain were seen in 1 patient and 2 patients respectively. Conclusion: 40% H2O2 is an effective mode of treatment for managing patients with SKs. Key words: Seborrhoeic keratosis, Hydrogen peroxide, Lesion.

 
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