Spectrum of Biopsy Proven Skin Lesions in Armed Forces Population: A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience

Background: Skin disorders are common as skin is constantly exposed to various chemicals, ultraviolet rays, climate, etc., making it prone to damage leading to various diseases. The spectrum of skin disorder lesions varies according to geographical distribution, gender, and age. A large number of skin lesions can be diagnosed clinically, but histopathological examination is necessary for accurate diagnosis and proper management. Literature shows few such studies in India, but no such study could be found for the Indian Armed Forces population. The aim of our study was to understand the pattern of skin diseases in Armed Forces population. Materials and Methods: All skin biopsies received between January 2022 and December 2022 were included in the study. Two hundred skin biopsies received were examined for various skin ailments. The skin biopsies were processed, sectioned, and stained with hematoxylin and eosin and wherever required special stains like modified Ziehl–Neelsen stain. The histopathological data were retrieved and reviewed. The data were collected and entered into SPSS 20.0 for statistical analysis. Results: Out of the two hundred cases studied, the most common group of disorders were of noninfectious nonneoplastic category (55%), followed by benign neoplasms (25%) and infectious category (18%), with least cases belonging to malignant category (2%). Commonly involved site in the body was upper limbs. The most common disorder found in males was psoriasis and in females was lobular capillary hemangioma. Conclusion: Understanding spectrum of histopathological spectrum of skin disorders will aid in identifying and managing different disorders, effectively providing high-quality care to the patient.