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

Abstract

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.

Relation of Sociodemographics and Personal Hygiene on Different Childhood Dermatoses

“…The most common diagnosis was infections and infestations (n=116, 51.3%) followed by dermatitis (n=63, 27.8%); which was also found in other studies. 6,16,18 Impetigo (n=25, 11%) was found to be the commonest among the infectious cause as in other studies. 6,11,13,16,[18][19] Memon et al found scabies to be the commonest amongst the infectious disease (45.5%).…”

“…6,16,18 Impetigo (n=25, 11%) was found to be the commonest among the infectious cause as in other studies. 6,11,13,16,[18][19] Memon et al found scabies to be the commonest amongst the infectious disease (45.5%). 17 However in our study scabies was seen in (n=22) 9.6% cases only.…”

“…Balai et al has found atopic dermatitis to be commonest among the dermatitis (55.31%). 18 Several studies have shown increased prevalence of skin infections and infestations associated with lower parental education and occupation. 12,21 In our study, 20.4% of mothers and 13.3% of fathers had lower educational achievement (<Class VI).…”

A clinico-etiological study of dermatoses in pediatric age group in tertiary health care center in South Gujarat region

“…In their study, Dogra and Kumar[ 23 ] found only 11.4% of disorders of infectious etiology; however, various other authors in India have reported that disorders of infectious and infestations etiology contributed to 35.6% to 85.2%. [ 24 25 26 27 ]…”

Distribution and Prevalence of Dermatophytes in Semi-Arid Region of India

“…The western part of Rajasthan, have a great amount of the Mycoses infections. In Jodhpur, the Sun City has been evaluated for the presence of dermatophytoses in the ruler hospital "Mathuradas Mathur Hospital" [142]. In South east part of Rajasthan, Kota districts have an atmospheric humid climate which is suitable for overgrowth of dermatophytes.…”