AbstractIntroduction: Dermatological manifestations caused by substance or alcohol dependence may be the first sign of these conditions. Some of the symptoms of these diseases could be quite obvious and easily distinguishable. The Present study was designed to evaluate the skin changes that may occur as a result of alcoholism.
Materials and Methods: A total of 98 patients with alcohol dependent diagnoses who were assessed by a psychiatrist who met ICD 10 criteria and had an alcohol dependency diagnosis were recruited. The Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ) was used to quantify the pattern of alcohol dependence, and a history of skin illness was noted.
Results: Alcohol dependency was mild in 52.04%, moderate in 39.80%, and severe in 8.16% of the subjects. With an average SADQ score of 24.91 and an average total drinking duration of 19.8 years. The most prevalent kind of dermatoses was hair dermatoses, followed by nutritional dermatoses at 10.20% and eczematous dermatoses at 7.14%.
Conclusion: More frequent and severe skin problems seem to be associated with more alcohol use on a daily basis. The length of time someone has been drinking or the severity of their habit doesn't seem to matter in relation to skin diseases. It is critical to identify systemic disorders in alcohol dependent patients based on their skin symptoms in order to intervene early and prevent consequences such as irreversible liver damage.
