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Knowledge Improvement of Xerosis Cutis through Health Education in the Elderly Damayanti; Astindari; Indranarum, Trisiswati; Hadiwidjaja, Farsha Naufal; Axelia, Presstisa Gifta; Hasnikmah Mappamasing
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 34 No. 3 (2022): DECEMBER
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bikk.V34.3.2022.174-177

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Background: Xerosis cutis presents in more than 50% of the elderly population and is currently the most common complaint related to a skin condition in the elderly population. However, many of them are still uninformed of this complaint. Education plays an important role in the management of xerosis cutis, such as how to identify and avoid triggering factors and how to break the itch-scratch cycle. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge on xerosis cutis in the elderly population after receiving health education. Methods: This observational study involved 71 subjects who met the inclusion criteria of being elderly and were willing to participate in this study. The data were collected using questionnaires. The level of knowledge was assessed before and after the health education around xerosis cutis. Result: Eleven (15.49%) male and 60 (84.51%) female subjects participated in this study. There was a significant difference mean scores between the pre-test and post-test after health education (p= <0.001). The means of total scores of the pre-test and post-test were 11.72 ± 1.475 and 12.58 ± 1.662. The questionnaire consisted of  chapters regarding skin changes in the elderly, risk factors for xerosis cutis, and management of xerosis cutis. A significant difference in score between the pre-test and post-test was found in all the chapters (p=0.046, p=0.002, and p=0.006). Conclusion: Following health education, there was an improvement in the elderly's level of knowledge on xerosis cutis.
Dermatome Distributions in Herpes Zoster Patients at Dermatology and Venereology Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, in 2012-2014 Sabrina, Dara; Indranarum, Trisiswati; Prajitno, Subur
JUXTA: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY 2026 (IN-PROGRESS ISSUE)
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/juxta.V17I12026.49-55

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Highlights: Various distributions of dermatomes in HZ patients and the correlations between dermatomes and the history of other diseases. There was a correlation between dermatome location and hypertension as a comorbid disease in HZ patients.   Abstract Introduction: Herpes zoster (HZ) can occur when the varicella-zoster virus, which infects the spinal nerves and causes dermatomal injury, reactivates in individuals who have previously had varicella and have healed. This study aimed to identify the risk factors and clinical consequences of HZ among patients at the Dermatology and Venereology Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, from 2012 to 2014, in order to support the development of improved preventive strategies and reduce the prevalence of HZ. Methods: This retrospective study used the medical records of 138 HZ patients (n=138). This study employed both descriptive and analytical research methods. The Chi-Square and Fisher’s Exact tests were used in the bivariate analysis. The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 was used to analyze the results, and the results were displayed as tables and charts. Results: Of 138 HZ patients, none had complications. Symptoms of HZ, which were more common among females aged 51 to 60 years old, included burning and pain in the left part of the body (40.58%) and the thoracic dermatome (41%). Most efflorescence (37.2%) belonged to grouped vesicles. Most other disease histories were varicella (53.49%). Correlation test results indicated that dermatome location, sex, symptoms, and a history of other diseases were not associated with efflorescence or age (p>0.05). Nonetheless, there was a connection between hypertension and the dermatome location (p=0.008 <0.05). Conclusion: Herpes zoster was more common among females aged 51 to 60 years. Symptoms included discomfort and a burning sensation encircling the lesion in the left thoracal dermatomal region. The majority of patients had a prior varicella infection. Hypertension and dermatome location were correlated.