Characteristics of Vitiligo Patients in Dermatology and Venereology Outpatient Clinic Unit at Bali Mandara General Hospital 2021-2022

Abstract

Vitiligo is a depigmentation disorder characterized by the distinct macules or depigmented patches, which are often asymptomatic. Age and geographic location have an impact on the prevalence of vitiligo. This condition affects 0.5-2% of the global population and is caused by a combination of factors, including clinical symptoms and therapeutic outcomes. Methods: The research material was taken from the medical record of vitiligo patients in the Outpatient Clinic Dermatovenerelogy Bali Mandara General Hospital from 2021-2022. The data were analyzed descriptively using SPSS program version 26 for Windows. Result: This study collected 198 visits from vitiligo patients at the Bali Mandara General Hospital Dermatovenereology outpatient clinic. The predominant gender is female (55.1%), with late adolescents comprising 36.4%, students accounting for 38.4%, and the development of vitiligo occurring within 1-5 years for 54% of cases; 63.1% of patients lacked a familial history of vitiligo. The predominant clinical kind is non-segmental vitiligo (59.1%), and the most frequently used treatment is excimer light phototherapy (85.9%). Conclusion: Vitiligo  patients  at  Bali Mandara hospital,     Denpasar,     mostly     female aged 17-25 years old,     with     non-segmental    vitiligo .    The    most    common    therapies    given  are  excimer light phototherapy.