Tinea Capitis And Pityriasis Versicolor Infections Among School Children In The South-Eastern Nigeria: The Public Health Implications

Uneke, Chigozie Jesse; Ngwu, B A F; Egemba, Obianuju

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“…As PV is mostly asymptomatic, the female patients may not need to consult early, especially when lesions occur in the covered areas and they do not pay attention to cosmetic problem unless it occurs on exposed areas. However, males may experience more due to a more secretions of sebaceous glands [22], [23].…”

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A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Pityriasis Versicolor in Baghdad City

Abbas

Mohammed²,

Hussein³

2022

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a common and chronic superficial mycosis seen in all age groups and characterized by dyspigmented lesions caused by dimorphic lipophilic yeast. AIM: The aim of the study was to study the clinical aspects, prevalence, and demographic data of patients with PV in Baghdad City. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Total of 175 patients with PV attending the department of Dermatology at Al Imamein Al Kadhemein Medical City and Alkarama Teaching Hospital in Baghdad city from January 2019 to January 2020 were included in this study. Diagnosis was done clinically. Interviews with patients were done using a questionnaire designed by the researcher. RESULTS: From 175 patients with PV, there were 71 (40.6%) males and 104 (59.4%) females. The mean age was 23.97 ± 10.25 years. The majority of cases 71 (40.6%) were 21–30 years. Eighty-one (46.3%) patients were presented from April to June. Itching presented in 21.7% of patients. The majority of patients (48.6%) presented with hyperpigmented type. Neck was the most common site to be involved in 101 patients (57.7%). CONCLUSION: The most common age group affected was 21–30 years. Females were commonly affected. Peak incidence was observed in April–July months. Neck was the most common site affected. Hyperpigmented type is more commonly presented type.

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A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Pityriasis Versicolor in Baghdad City

Abbas

Mohammed²,

Hussein³

2022

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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Skin disorders among children living in orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2020

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Background: Skin conditions contribute significantly to the global burden of diseases and are among the leading causes of non-fatal disease burden. Children living in orphanage centres are vulnerable to several conditions including dermatological disorders, and there is limited data on the burden of these conditions among orphans in Tanzania. This study was carried out to determine the pattern of dermatological conditions and contributing factors among orphans in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 420 children aged less than 18 years from 12 orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam. Guided interviews using structured questionnaires were carried out to obtain socio-demographic and clinical data from participants. Clinical examination was performed for each participant and whenever indicated skin scrapings and biopsy were obtained. Results: Four hundred and twenty participants were recruited out of which 281 (66.9%) were male, mean and median ages of participants were 11 ± 3.7 and 12 years, respectively. Two hundred and twenty-five (53.6%) participants were aged between 6 and12 years. Proportion of children with dermatological manifestations among participants was 57.4%. Two hundred and ninety-six diagnoses were made comprising of 192 (64.9%) infections and 104 (35.1%) non-infectious conditions. Tinea capitis was the commonest infection while acne vulgaris was the most common non-infectious condition. Proportionately more male children were affected as compared to female ones, p = 0.006. Conclusion: Skin conditions are common among children living in orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam. Infectious conditions were predominant conditions and male children were more affected than female children. Reducing crowding and improving hygienic practices in these centres will be important in reducing the burden of these conditions.

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Dermatomycosis among Elementary School Children in Jatinangor West Java

Sukmara¹,

Miliawati²,

Sukandar³

2015

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Background: Dermatomycosis often occurs in tropical countries. Many studies from tropical countries have reported high prevalence of dermatomycosis among elementary school children. Despite being a tropical country, prevalence of dermatomycosis among elementary school children in Indonesia is still unknown. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of dermatomycosis among elementary school children in Jatinangor, Sumedang, West Java in September-November 2012. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive survey method. The 328 children from five elementary schools in Jatinangor were included in the study using multistage sampling technique. Medical history and physical examination was performed to all subjects. Subjects who had skin lesion suspected for dermatomycosis were examined with direct microscopic examination using 10% solutions of potassium hydroxide (KOH). Data were presented as frequent analysis distribution using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0. Results: Of 328 children (174 males, 154 females; aged 5-14 years), 35 (10.6%) had lesions suggestive of dermatomycosis but only 5 children (1.5%) were positive for dermatomycosis. Males are more prevalent than females, patients were in ≥10 years age group. Four cases were Pityriasis versicolor, while one was diagnosed with tinea facialis. Conclusions: Dermatomycosis among elementary school children in Jatinangor had a low prevalence, with only 4 cases of Pityriasis versicolor and one tinea facialis case. [AMJ.2015;2(1):

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Tinea Capitis And Pityriasis Versicolor Infections Among School Children In The South-Eastern Nigeria: The Public Health Implications

Cited by 8 publications

References 19 publications

A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Pityriasis Versicolor in Baghdad City

A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Pityriasis Versicolor in Baghdad City

Skin disorders among children living in orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dermatomycosis among Elementary School Children in Jatinangor West Java

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