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Pattern of paediatric dermatoses at dermatology clinics in Ile-Ife and Ilesha, Nigeria

O A Oninla1, S O Oninla2, O Onayemi1

  • 1a Department of Dermatology and Venereology , Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife.

Paediatrics and International Child Health
|April 7, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Skin infections like dermatophyte infections are common in Nigerian children, while adolescents frequently develop acne. This study highlights key pediatric and adolescent dermatological conditions in the region.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Skin diseases represent a significant cause of morbidity in developing nations.
  • Understanding the prevalence of dermatological conditions is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological patterns of skin diseases among pediatric and adolescent populations.
  • To identify the most common dermatoses presenting to tertiary dermatology clinics in Osun State, Nigeria.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective descriptive study was conducted over three years (October 2009 - September 2012).
  • Data was collected from 441 patients aged two weeks to 19 years attending outpatient dermatology clinics.
  • 491 dermatoses were recorded and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The most frequent dermatoses included dermatophyte infections (17.1%), papular urticaria (6.7%), atopic dermatitis (6.3%), and vitiligo (5.3%).
  • Skin infections and infestations constituted 57.6% of all cases.
  • Dermatophyte infections were most common in children (25.8%), whereas acne vulgaris predominated in adolescents (11.8%).

Conclusions:

  • Skin infections and infestations, particularly dermatophyte infections, are highly prevalent in children.
  • Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological condition observed in adolescents in this population.
  • The findings underscore the need for targeted dermatological interventions for different age groups in developing countries.
Abstract

Keywords:
DermatologyDermatosesPaediatricPattern

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