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Pattern of pediatric dermatoses in a tertiary care centre of South West Rajasthan

Manisha Balai1, Ashok Kumar Khare, Lalit Kumar Gupta

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|July 28, 2012
PubMed

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Pediatric skin conditions are common, with infections and infestations being the most frequent. This study analyzed 1000 children, providing baseline data on childhood dermatoses and their trends.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Epidemiology of Skin Diseases

Background:

  • Skin disorders are a significant aspect of primary healthcare for children.
  • The prevalence of childhood skin diseases can indicate community health and hygiene levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and patterns of skin diseases in children up to five years old.
  • To identify contributing factors and associated systemic diseases in pediatric dermatoses.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 1000 children aged five and under was conducted at a dermatology outpatient department.
  • Comprehensive general, systemic, and cutaneous examinations were performed, along with necessary investigations.

Main Results:

  • Infections and infestations (40.60%) were the most common group of dermatoses, followed by eczematous (34.86%) and hypersensitivity (10.22%) conditions.
  • Within the infection/infestation group, bacterial infections (13.72%) were most prevalent, followed by scabies (10.42%), fungal infections (6.52%), and viral infections (3.40%).

Conclusions:

  • The study establishes preliminary baseline data for future clinical research in pediatric dermatology.
  • Findings may assist in monitoring evolving trends in childhood skin diseases.
Abstract

Keywords:
Bacterial infectionsfungal infectionspediatric dermatosesscabiesviral infections

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