to study the frequency and pattern of dermatological abnormalities in egyptian childern with beta thalassemia.relationof abnormalities to duration of disease and frequency of transfusion
thalassemia refers to agroup of inherited disease characterized by decreased or absent synthesis of normal globin .skinvdisorders are usually neglected and frequently underdiagnosed among these patients.skin disease specially pruritus and xerosis are observed highly frequently in patients with beta-thalassemia.pityriasis alba is arelatively common skin disorder.the trophic skin changes and leg ulcers occurred after the age of 15 years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
125
thalassemic patient use chelator and thaladssemic patient with frequent blood transfusion
The percentage of patients with dermatological disorders due to iron overload Iron overload cause dermatological abnormalities
the number of patients who develop any dermatological disorder as a result of iron overload after frequent blood transfusion
Time frame: one month
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