“A Clinical Study of Cutaneous Manifestations in Paediatric Age Group”
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 11
Abstract
Background: Pediatric dermatoses are distinct group of disorders, comprising of skin problems encounteredduring childhood and adolescence. Skin diseases are a major health problem in the peadiatric age group which vary in pattern and presentation compared to adults. Aim: To ascertain the pattern of various dermatoses occurring in children aged below 12 years attending theout patient department of Dermatology Venereology, Leprosy, NRI Medical College and General Hospital,Chinakakani, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Methodology: This was a cross sectional, clinical observational study in pediatric patients attending DVL OPDof tertiary care centre Chinakakani between December 2015 – November 2016. Results: Among 100 patients the most common age group is 4-6 yrs (38%) followed by 7-9 yrs (31%). Sex ratio in our study is 1.38:1(M: F). Common disease observed is infections 27.6%, followed by Infestations 16.2%,hypersensitivity disorders 15.2%. Eczemas13.3%, Nutritional disorders (4.8%), sweat and sebaceous glandlesions (3.8%), papulosquamous disorders, hair and nail disorders, pigmentary disorders, Transient Disordersof Neonate (2.9% each), Nevi & Nevoid disorders and Photodermatoses (1.9% each) Connective tissuedisorders, Congenital and developmental disorders (1% each). Conclusion: The present study brings out the unique features of Tropical pediatric dermatology. The incidenceof pediatric dermatoses can be brought down by increasing awareness and literacy rates among parents and the populationregarding etiology and spread of pediatric diseases and also by improving sanitation, nutrition and personal hygiene of children.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. K. Sai Sandeepthi, Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao, Dr. K. Krishna Rajesh, Dr. G. Sri Ranjitha
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