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Sabyasachi Banerjee1, Dwijendra Nath Gangopadhyay, Sukumar Jana
1Department of Dermatology, Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, India. sabyasachibanerjee2007@yahoo.co.in
Indian Journal of Dermatology
|April 27, 2010
Summary
Common childhood skin conditions like impetigo and scabies show seasonal and age-related patterns. Understanding these variations aids in diagnosing and managing pediatric dermatoses effectively.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Dermatological Epidemiology
Background:
- Under-five children represent a vulnerable population requiring specialized medical attention.
- Pediatric dermatoses are common and necessitate targeted study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate seasonal variations in common dermatoses among under-five children.
- To analyze age-specific prevalence and lesion distribution of these skin conditions.
Main Methods:
- Clinical study of 879 new cases attending a skin outpatient department.
- Data collection over one month each during summer, rainy, and winter seasons.
Main Results:
- Top dermatoses: impetigo, miliaria, scabies, furunculosis, seborrheic dermatitis, papular urticaria.
- Seasonal prevalence: Scabies/seborrheic dermatitis in winter; impetigo/furunculosis/miliaria in summer/rainy season; papular urticaria in rainy season.
- Age distribution: Seborrheic dermatitis in infants; others in older children.
Conclusions:
- Seasonal and age-related patterns of common pediatric dermatoses are evident.
- Knowledge of lesion distribution aids in diagnosing and managing skin conditions in under-five children.
- Identifying commonly affected body parts is crucial for thorough examination.
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