Background: Dermatoses are linked to a high rate of morbidity in children. Depending on their age, geography, and socioeconomic situation, children are affected by a variety of dermatological diseases. Infections and infestations, as well as non-infectious dermatoses such as atopic eczema, pigmentary diseases, papulo-squamous disorders, hair disorders, hereditary disorders, hemangiomas, and so on, are all examples. Due to changes in location, climate, culture, and socioeconomic background, the patterns of dermatoses vary from place to place. In our country, 9 percent to 35 percent of children suffer from dermatoses. These dermatoses have become more common in recent years, with children accounting for one-third of all OPD visitors. For all people, including children, epidemiological examination for skin problems is an important part of basic health care. In children, COVID-19 causes a variety of cutaneous symptoms. COVID 19 cutaneous symptoms have been the subject of a number of recent research.
The goal of this study is to learn about the pattern, incidence, prevalence, contributing variables, and prognosis of dermatoses in children attending a tertiary care center's Dermatology OPD in south India.
Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, 1360 paediatric patients aged 6 to 18 years old who visited the Dermatology OPD of a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India over a one-year period were evaluated for various skin conditions. The patient's demographic information was collected, followed by a general, systemic, and cutaneous examination, and, if necessary, appropriate investigations. Data analysis and interpretation were recorded in a proforma.
The study population totaled 1360 people, including 762 boys and 598 girls. Eczematous eruptions and dermatitis (22.57%), infections and infestations (20.8%), infestations (18.96%), hypersensitivity disorders (6.91%), papulo-squamous (1.61%), and pigmentary diseases (1.61%) were the most prevalent dermatoses (2.94 percent ). 5.28 percent of children had acne, with urticaria coming in second (3.67 percent ) 10.44 percent of people had acne, while 2.21 percent had hair problems. There were no statistical differences in sex or age in this investigation.
Conclusion: The need for physician training in the management of common paediatric dermatoses for early treatment is highlighted by this study's epidemiological and clinical findings. The study of the epidemiological profile facilitates paediatric dermatoses diagnosis, allowing for early detection and prevention. The high prevalence of paediatric dermatoses highlights the importance of recognising them as a public health issue, and community-wide awareness campaigns to prevent or effectively treat them could be implemented.
Author (S) Details
Archana Mavoori
Department of DVL, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, India.
Deepthi Sriram
Department of DVL, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, India.
Sneha Pamar
Department of DVL, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, India.
Sudha Bala
Department of Community Medicine, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, India.
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