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Extent and pattern of paediatric dermatoses in rural areas of central India

V Bhatia1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Sector 38, Chandigarh, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|October 15, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Common skin conditions in Indian children are frequent, with infections like head lice and pyoderma being most prevalent. This study highlights the burden of dermatoses in young populations in rural Central India.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Skin diseases (dermatoses) are a significant health concern in children.
  • Prevalence and types of dermatoses vary geographically and by socioeconomic factors.
  • Data on pediatric dermatoses in rural Central India is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and types of dermatoses among children aged 0-14 years.
  • To identify common infective, non-infectious, and nutritional deficiency dermatoses.
  • To provide epidemiological data for public health interventions in the region.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based, house-to-house survey was conducted.
  • The study included 666 children aged 0-14 years across 5 villages in Wardha district, Maharashtra, Central India.
  • Clinical examinations were performed to diagnose and categorize dermatoses.

Main Results:

  • Over half of the children (51.95%) presented with at least one dermatosis.
  • Infective dermatoses were the most common (63.5%), with pediculosis capitis (20.4%), pyoderma (16.07%), and dermatophytosis (6.61%) being leading conditions.
  • Non-infectious dermatoses accounted for 21.2% and nutritional deficiency dermatoses for 15.2%, with pityriasis alba and hair/skin changes being prominent.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric dermatoses, particularly infections, represent a substantial health burden in rural Central India.
  • The findings underscore the need for targeted prevention and treatment strategies for common skin conditions in this population.
  • Further research into the specific etiologies and management of these dermatoses is warranted.

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