A Clinical Study of Pattern of Pediatric Dermatoses in a Tertiary Care Center
Sowmyashree Krishna, Kikkeri N. Naveen, Sweta R. Prabhu, Tejashwini V. Aneppagol, Ayushi VenkateshAbstract
Background:
Pediatric dermatology constitutes an important branch of dermatology with wide variation in presentation and treatment from adults.
Materials and Methods:
This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of dermatology over 1 year from January 2023 to January 2024. All pediatric patients attending the outpatient department, aged <1 month up to 14 years, were included in the study. The dermatoses were divided into various categories, such as infections and infestations, eczema, papulosquamous disorders, hypersensitivity disorders, photosensitivity disorders, sweat and sebaceous gland disorders, and so on.
Results:
A total of 2953 patients were included in the study group. The majority of the age group belonged to the age group of 6–14 years. Infections and infestations were the most common dermatoses seen in the study, of which fungal infections constituted the majority of the cases.
Conclusion:
Infections and infestations contributed to the majority of cases, of which fungal infections were noted. Thus, by improvement in personal hygiene and awareness of dermatoses, we can reduce the burden of dermatoses. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the pattern of dermatoses, which may differ in different studies due to the climatic, environmental, and various other factors. Thus, it can help in the effective steps to be taken to reduce the burden of dermatoses seen in the pediatric age group.