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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2026

Clinical Features and Risk Factors of Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa et Atrophicans in Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Grace Kitunzi Mulyowa, Tonny Engwau, Martin Galiwango, Francis Kamuganga, Stephen Kizito Mirembe, Gladys Onguti Aloyo, Rogers Mwavu, William Wasswa, Fred Kaggwa, Celestino Obua

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Grace Kitunzi MulyowaDepartment of Dermatology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID 0009-0008-7535-124X
Tonny EngwauDepartment of Software and Informatics Engineering, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0001-5125-0753
Martin GaliwangoDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID 0009-0001-8678-1682
Francis KamugangaDepartment of Computer Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Stephen Kizito MirembeDepartment of Dermatology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Gladys Onguti AloyoDepartment of Dermatology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID 0009-0008-6213-6655
Rogers MwavuDepartment of Information Technology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
William WasswaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Fred KaggwaDepartment of Computer Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Celestino ObuaDepartment of Central Administration, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0001-6949-3059

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Background: Dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans (DCPA), a chronic skin inflammatory condition involving the shins, is a marginally recognized disorder in Uganda. Purpose: To describe the clinical manifestation of DCPA and risk factors among populations in southwestern Uganda. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted in Mbarara and Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Skin Clinics. Demographic data and digital images of affected shins were taken and stored on remote server. In a descriptive cross-sectional study, data was collected from 405 participants from 02/November/2022 to 04/January/2024 and was analyzed using R, a data visualization and statistical computing programming language. Results: Most patients (74.9%) were aged 0-25 years, with a mean age of 21.6 years (SD = 15.1). Females constituted 71.9% of cases. Patients were almost evenly distributed between Mbarara (46.2%) and Kabale (53.8%) Hospitals. The largest affected groups were students (38%) and pupils/infants (25.4%) followed by Farmers (16%) and semiskilled laborers (8.9%). Petroleum jelly was the most topical application (28.6%) while herbal remedies (11.9%), Systemic antibiotics (8.9%) and topical antifungal treatments (5.2%) were less frequently used. Conclusion: DCPA presents with itching, pus discharge, and atrophic skin changes. In southwestern Uganda, it mainly affects young females. In its multifactorial etiopathogenesis oily cosmetic products is a contributory factor.These findings, supported by Mbarara University Data Science Research Hub (MUDSReH), highlight the need for improved diagnostic tools and targeted interventions for DCPA. Further research is needed to assess the broader impact of DCPA in Uganda.

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clinical manifestationsdermatitis cruris pustulosa et trophicanspetroleum jellyrisk factorsUganda

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