Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2011, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (4): 271-272.

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An epidemiologic survey of chloasma in Jiangzuo area of Henan province

  

  • Received:2010-06-02 Revised:2010-11-08 Online:2011-04-15 Published:2011-04-01

Abstract:

[Abstract] Objective To obtain the prevalence and influencing factors of chloasma in Jiaozuo district. Methods A community-based survey was conducted. The cluster sampling was used. Subjects were required to fulfill the self-report questionares and also received physical examination by dermatologists. Results A total of 2341 people were included in this study. 79 were found to have chloasma (3.4%). The standardized prevalence of chloasma was 3.35%;The prevalence of chloasma in female was 5.87%, which was significantly higher than in male (0.37%)( U=7.333,P<0.01). Conclusions The prevalence and influencing factors of chloasma in Jiaozuo district was obtained by epidemiological survey.

Key words: Epidemiological survey