OBJECTIVE: This study aims to develop a new and clinically relevant POH classification system and to measure impact on quality of life of POH individuals.
METHODS: One hundred patients with POH were enrolled, of which all underwent clinical assessment by a clinician. Objective assessment with mexameter and digital analysis were performed. All recruited patients also completed a questionnaire based on dermatology life quality index (DLQI).
RESULTS: Assessments noted the commonest type of POH among the subjects was vascular (51%) with the least being pigmentary (6%). The location of POH majority involved both the upper and lower eyelids (65%). DLQI scoring shows that a majority (58%) did not disrupt their quality of life.
CONCLUSION: Vascular type POH was the frequent most form observed, and involvement tends to occur on both eyelids. A majority of noted that POH does not affect they QOL, but the due consideration must be given in those whom are moderately and minimally affected. A thorough and comprehensive holistic approach is required in managing POH despite its focal presentation as it does affect a patient's quality of life.