Inpatient mortality resulting from dermatological diseases at a tertiary care center in North India: A record-based observational study

Sumir Kumar; Harmandeep Kaur

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2026; 16(1): 13-17

doi: 10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.3

Inpatient mortality resulting from dermatological diseases at a tertiary care center in North India: A record-based observational study

Sumir Kumar, Harmandeep Kaur.

Abstract
Background:
The cause of mortality is a very crucial point for making decisions related to health infrastructure. There is, however, a relative lack of mortality data concerning patients with dermatologic conditions.

Aim:
The aim of the study is to evaluate inpatient mortality associated with dermatological diseases at a tertiary care center

Methods:
A record-based retrospective descriptive analysis of all patients admitted to the Department of Dermatology, Venerology, & Leprology, GGSMCH, Faridkot, from January 01, 2015, to February 20, 2024, was done.

Results:
There were 21 deaths out of 1274 admissions for patients with dermatological diseases. Hence, the mortality rate was 1.64%. There were 11 (52.4%) male deaths and 10 (47.6%) female deaths. Male-to-female ratio was 1.1. The largest number of deaths (n = 11,52.42%) occurred due to pemphigus vulgaris. Drug reactions were the 2nd most common cause of death (n = 7, 33.3%). Among drug reactions, TEN (n = 6) was the most common cause of death. Among the immediate causes of death, sepsis (30.74%) was the leading cause.

Conclusion:
Mortality was chiefly attributed to pemphigus vulgaris, followed in frequency by drug-induced reactions. The leading immediate cause of death was sepsis.

Key words: Pemphigus Vulgaris; Sepsis; Drug reactions; TEN; Mortality.

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Kumar S, Kaur H. Inpatient mortality resulting from dermatological diseases at a tertiary care center in North India: A record-based observational study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2026; 16(1): 13-17. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.3

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Kumar, Sumir, and Harmandeep Kaur. 2026. Inpatient mortality resulting from dermatological diseases at a tertiary care center in North India: A record-based observational study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 16 (1), 13-17. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.3

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Kumar, Sumir, and Harmandeep Kaur. "Inpatient mortality resulting from dermatological diseases at a tertiary care center in North India: A record-based observational study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 16 (2026), 13-17. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.3

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