Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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A Clinical Study of Pattern of Dermatoses in Pediatric Age Group Attending Dermatology Outpatient Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Sourab S. Hegde, P. Amruthavalli, D.R. Shivananda and G. Pavithra
Page: 89-93 | Received 30 Dec 2024, Published online: 16 Jan 2025
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Abstract
In children, a wide variety of primary skin conditions can be observed, and skin is frequently an indicator of underlying systemic diseases and genetic abnormalities. Research indicates that up to 30% of patients visiting the pediatric outpatient department have skin issues. Due to variations in economic condition, literacy rates, sanitation standards and illness awareness, cutaneous dermatoses in the pediatric age group exhibit distinct patterns that vary by state and nation. Patients of pediatric age group attending dermatology OPD was examined thoroughly including general physical, systemic and dermatological examinations and all the details was recorded after obtaining Informed consent from the parent or guardian. All the observations was recorded in a pre‐set Proforma in each case. In our study, out of 400 patients, 216 patients (54%) had non‐infectious disorders and 184 patients (46%) had infectious disorders. Out of 184 subjects with infections and infestations, fungal infections were the most common 55 patients (29.89%), followed by viral infections and parasitic infestations 51 patients (27.71%), followed by bacterial infections 27 patients (14.67%).
How to cite this article:
Sourab S. Hegde, P. Amruthavalli, D.R. Shivananda and G. Pavithra. A Clinical Study of Pattern of Dermatoses in Pediatric Age Group Attending Dermatology Outpatient Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.2.89.93
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2025.2.89.93