TABLE 5.
Comparison of dermatological findings by gender.
| Dermatological finding | Female (%) (n = 54) | Male (%) (n = 46) | Total (%) (n = 100) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xerosis cutis | 52.2 | 46.3 | 49.0 | <0.0001 |
| Palmoplantar keratoderma | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | >0.05 |
| Atopic dermatitis | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | >0.05 |
| Keratosis pilaris | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | >0.05 |
| Bacterial infections | 8.7 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 0.047 |
| Café au lait macules | 10.9 | 18.5 | 15.0 | 0.009 |
| Fissured tongue | 21.7 | 24.1 | 23.0 | 0.006 |
| Scabies | 2.2 | 13.0 | 7.7 | 0.047 |
| Cutis marmorata, livedo reticularis, and acrocyanosis | 17.4 | 1.9 | 10.0 | <0.001 |
| Delayed tooth eruption | 34.8 | 22.2 | 28.5 | <0.001 |
| Alopecia areata | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | >0.05 |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | 2.2 | 3.7 | 3.0 | >0.05 |
| Fungal infections | 6.5 | 13.0 | 10.0 | >0.05 |
| Viral infections | 4.3 | 8.7 | 6.5 | >0.05 |
| Vitiligo | 4.3 | 7.4 | 5.8 | >0.05 |
| Hemangioma | 10.9 | 3.7 | 7.0 | >0.05 |
| Acanthosis nigricans | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 | >0.05 |
| Diaper rash | 6.5 | 1.9 | 4.5 | >0.05 |
| Urticaria | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | >0.05 |
| Pilonidal sinus | 0.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | >0.05 |
| Acne vulgaris | 0.0 | 9.3 | 4.5 | >0.05 |
The prevalence of various dermatological conditions among individuals with DS, categorized by gender, reveals significant differences in xerosis cutis, bacterial infections, CALM, fissured tongue, scabies, cutis marmorata, and delayed tooth eruption.
Bold values statistically significant parameters less than p < 0.05.