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1Department of Dermatology and STD, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India. dmthappa@satyam.net.in
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Pediatric skin conditions are common, yet data on Indian pediatric dermatoses is scarce. This review details common infestations, infections, and emergencies in Indian children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Dermatological issues account for 30% of pediatric outpatient visits and 30% of dermatology visits for children.
- There is a significant lack of comprehensive data on pediatric dermatoses specifically within the Indian context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize common dermatological problems in pediatric patients in India.
- To highlight prevalent pediatric skin conditions, including infestations, infections, and emergencies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on pediatric dermatoses in India.
- Compilation of data on common skin conditions affecting children.
Main Results:
- Common pediatric dermatoses in India include infestations like pediculosis capitis and scabies.
- Frequent infections observed are pyoderma, molluscum contagiosum, warts, and various fungal and viral infections.
- Key pediatric dermatological emergencies and specific conditions like erythema multiforme and acrodermatitis enteropathica are identified.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the paucity of data on pediatric skin conditions in India is crucial.
- Understanding common pediatric dermatoses aids in timely diagnosis and management of skin health in children.
Abstract:
Dermatological problems manifesting as primary and secondary cutaneous complaints, constitute at least 30% of all outpatient visits to a pediatrician and 30% of all visits to dermatologists involve patients of pediatric age group. There is, however, a paucity of data about pediatric dermatoses in India, which has been reviewed to the extent possible. A brief account of common dermatological problems in India mainly infestations (pediculosis capitis, scabies) and infections (pyoderma, molluscum contagiosum, warts, herpes simplex infection, varicella, herpes zoster, tinea capitis and corporis, tinea versicolor, and candidiasis) has been given. At the end, common pediatric dermatological emergencies have been short-listed. Erythema multiforme and its variants and acrodermatitis enteropathica are discussed briefly.