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CDLQI-based Assessment of Skin Disorders Among Children: A Study from Northern India

Sheena Goyal1, Naheed Sajid2, Sudhir U K Nayak3

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Colchester General Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, Essex, The U. K. and Previously Department of Dermatology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|March 14, 2022
PubMed

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Pediatric skin diseases significantly impact children's quality of life, causing emotional distress. Common conditions like atopic dermatitis and scabies require compassionate care for affected children and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Quality of Life Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Skin health is a crucial indicator of a child's overall well-being.
  • Pediatric skin conditions can impose significant emotional and psychological burdens on children and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of various dermatoses on the quality of life in children aged 5-12 years.
  • To utilize Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) scores for comparative analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 453 pediatric patients at a regional hospital in Northern India (Nov 2015 - May 2017).
  • Data collection via standardized pro forma and CDLQI questionnaire.
  • Control chart technique applied to evaluate diseases with high prevalence.

Main Results:

  • No significant seasonal variation in quality of life scores (CDLQI).
  • Type of skin disorder significantly affects children's quality of life (P < 0.001).
  • Miliaria, atopic dermatitis, scabies, impetigo, and pediculosis capitis showed significant adverse effects on quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Skin diseases, regardless of type, negatively impact children's quality of life.
  • The findings underscore the need for increased compassion and care for pediatric patients with skin conditions.
Abstract

Keywords:
Children's Dermatology life quality indeximpact on lifepediatric dermatologyskin diseases

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