Incidence of skin disesaes in children in the district of bankura

Koley, Sankha; Sen, M. K.; Sengupta, S. N.

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“…[18,19,21,22] Pediculosis capitis was observed to be the commonest problem by other authors from different studies. [24][25][26][27] In contrast to these studies, our prevalence of pediculosis capitis was low (0.7%). This common public health problem could be underreported, as many patients are self-treated by antipediculus treatment given by pharmacists without dermatological consultation.…”

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Pediatric dermatoses in Benghazi, Libya

Elfaituri

2015

Indian J Paediatr Dermatol

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Pediatric dermatoses in Benghazi, Libya

Elfaituri

2015

Indian J Paediatr Dermatol

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“…Infections were the most common pediatric dermatosis seen present study (21.88%); various other authors have reported similar pattern from India. 17,[19][20][21][22][23] However, in the few studies done by foreign researchers' eczema is the predominant dermatosis. 9,[11][12][13] Higher prevalence of infections in this study may be attributed to poor hygienic and sanitary conditions, lack of knowledge attitude practice.…”

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The prevalence and pattern of pediatric dermatoses in a tertiary care center at Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India

Singh

Tiwari

2018

Int J Contemp Pediatr

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Background: Analysis of skin diseases in the pediatric population and its trends reflects the health and nutritional status of a community. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of skin diseases in children registered at the Dermatology OPD department of Hemawati Nandan Bahuguna Teaching Base Hospital, Srikot over a period of 1 year.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional descriptive analysis was conducted at the Dermatology OPD department of HNB teaching hospital to determine the pattern of dermatoses in children aged 0 days to 17 years, between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018. Cases with incomplete data, non-compliant to treatment and patients whose primary lesions are altered by the application of topical medication, not related to the existing disease were excluded from the study. The results were entered and tabulated in MS-excel sheet and descriptive analysis was done.Results: Out of 23,359 outpatients 6,274 (26.85%) were of a pediatric age with a male to female ratio of 1.2:1. The majority of the children belonged to young teens and teenagers (2377;37. 88%). Majority of pediatric dermatoses belonged to Infectious group (1373;21.88%) followed by Disorders of skin appendages (1087;17.33%) and Infestations (722;11.5%). The three most common diagnoses were Scabies (694;11.06%) followed by Fungal infections (568;10.43%) and Acne vulgaris (398;6. 34%).Conclusions: This study showed the current pattern of pediatric dermatoses in Garhwal region of Uttrakhand with a high frequency of infection and infestations with young teen and teenagers as the identified focus group for the need of intervention.

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“…A similar pattern of dermatoses has also been reported in several other studies. [258912–16] However, in a few studies,[17–20] eczema group has been the predominant dermatoses.…”

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“…Impetigo was the commonest (84; 59.57%) bacterial infection followed by secondary pyoderma (38; 26.95%). Most studies[2510–1217] report impetigo as the commonest bacterial infection. Molluscum contagiosum (21; 60%) was the commonest viral infection followed by warts (7; 20%).…”

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Pattern of pediatric dermatoses in a tertiary care centre of South West Rajasthan

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Background:The evaluation for skin disorders forms an important component of primary health care practice for all including children. The prevalence of certain skin diseases in children can reflect status of health, hygiene, and personal cleanliness of a community.Aims:This study was planned to evaluate the magnitude of skin diseases, pattern of various dermatoses, factors contributing to these dermatoses and concurrent systemic disease among children up to five years of age.Materials and Methods:Consecutive 1000 children, aged up to five years, attending the Dermatology OPD of RNT Medical College and MB Government Hospital, Udaipur were the subjects of this study. A detailed general, systemic and cutaneous examination followed by relevant investigations were carried out. The findings were recorded in a proforma for analysis and interpretation of data.Results:One thousand twenty seven (1027) diagnoses were made in 1000 children. Etiological analysis revealed that majority (417; 40.60%) of dermatoses belonged to infection and infestation group followed by eczematous (358; 34.86%) and hypersensitivity (105; 10.22%) groups. Of the infection and infestation group, bacterial infection (141; 13.72%) was the most common entity followed by scabies (107; 10.42%), fungal (67; 6.52%), and viral infection (35; 3.40%).Conclusion:This study provides a preliminary baseline data for future clinical research. It might also help to assess the changing trends of pediatric dermatoses.

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Incidence of skin disesaes in children in the district of bankura

Cited by 6 publications

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Pediatric dermatoses in Benghazi, Libya

Pediatric dermatoses in Benghazi, Libya

The prevalence and pattern of pediatric dermatoses in a tertiary care center at Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India

Pattern of pediatric dermatoses in a tertiary care centre of South West Rajasthan

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