Facial dermatosis papulosa nigra, a risk for the development of pterygium and myopia: a descriptive cross-sectional study in Ghana

Background. Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) affects sun-exposed areas such as the face, neck, and trunk. The prevalence of pterygium myopia in DPN patients Ghana has not been studied. In this study, we examined risk protective factors for patients. Materials Methods. study involved 100 participants with facial DPN. A standard ophthalmic exam was performed using a portable slit lamp 3.5X magnified loop. Participants completed closed- ended questionnaire. Logistic regression used to summarize level association between DPN, myopia, pterygium, well demographic (gender, age, occupation, family history lesion skin complexion). Results. 70% 84% had myopia. Age, gender, complexion, sun exposure were associated (p < 0.05). Higher grade prevalent aged population. Both univariate multivariable models highlighted that increasing age (outdoor) developing higher participants, while light color male gender respectively identified factors. Conclusions. Our is first examine Most Ghanaians are at