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Dermatological consultations at a pediatric emergency center
Mayra V Roldán1, Delia S Ibáñez Gómez1, Alfredo Eymann1
1Pediatric Clinic, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|May 12, 2026
Summary
Dermatology consultations represent 10.6% of pediatric emergency center visits, with bacterial and viral infections being the most common diagnoses. These visits were more frequent during warmer months.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Dermatological conditions are a significant reason for pediatric emergency center (PEC) visits.
- Previous local data on the frequency and nature of pediatric dermatology consultations in emergency settings is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of dermatological consultations at a PEC.
- To identify the most common dermatological diagnoses in pediatric patients.
- To analyze seasonal variations in pediatric dermatology consultations.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, descriptive, observational study was conducted.
- Data was collected from dermatology outpatient visits of patients under 18 years old between September 2017 and September 2019.
- Total visits, patient demographics, diagnoses, and seasonal trends were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Dermatological conditions accounted for 10.6% of all visits (13,790 out of 129,592).
- Bacterial infections (19.2%) and viral infections (18.9%) were the most frequent diagnoses.
- A higher incidence of dermatological visits was observed during warmer months (p = 0.026).
Conclusions:
- Dermatology consultations represent a substantial proportion of pediatric emergency care.
- Bacterial and viral skin infections are the primary drivers of these visits.
- Seasonal patterns indicate increased dermatological issues in warmer periods, necessitating targeted public health awareness.
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