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Common Dermatoses in Children Referred to a Specialized Pediatric Dermatology Service in Mexico: A Comparative Study

Blanca Rosa Del Pozzo-Magaña1, Alejandro Lazo-Langner, Pedro Gutiérrez-Castrellón

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, 04530 Mexico City, DF, Mexico ; Division of Children's Health and Therapeutics, Children's Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada N6C 2V5.

ISRN Dermatology
|October 26, 2012
PubMed

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Pediatric skin disease frequencies have shifted over two decades, with conditions like atopic dermatitis and viral warts becoming more common in Mexican children. This study highlights changes in childhood dermatoses prevalence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Epidemiology of Skin Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood skin diseases differ from adult presentations.
  • Limited epidemiological data exists for pediatric dermatology in Mexico, with prior studies dating back 30 years.
  • Changes in disease frequency are anticipated due to evolving factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current frequency of pediatric dermatoses.
  • To compare current findings with historical data from the same institution.
  • To identify shifts in the prevalence of skin conditions in children over time.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of first-time patients at a pediatric dermatology service.
  • Data collection from January 1994 to December 2003.
  • Comparison of demographic data and diagnoses with a previous institutional study.

Main Results:

  • 5250 pediatric patients were included, with 6029 diagnoses recorded.
  • The most common dermatoses were atopic dermatitis (14.59%), viral warts (6.62%), and acne (5.53%).
  • A significant increase in the frequency of most dermatoses was observed compared to the previous study.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of pediatric skin diseases has changed significantly over the past two decades.
  • Environmental, sociocultural, and institutional factors likely contribute to these observed changes.
  • Updated epidemiological data is crucial for understanding current trends in pediatric dermatology.

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