A clinico- epidemiological spectrum of pediatric dermatoses in a tertiary care hospital.

Abstract

Paediatric dermatological conditions are a major health concern and are associated with substantial morbidity ¹. 30% of outpatient dermatology consultations with paediatricians involve dermatological disorders, and 30% of dermatology consultations are conducted on children ^{2, 3}. In a developing country like India people of low socioeconomic status are unaware of proper skincare. Malnutrition, overcrowding, and unhygienic practices further contribute to the burden of skin diseases. This was an analytical observational study carried out in a hospital setting at a tertiary facility by recruiting 250 children with skin diseases in the age group of 0-15 years. All these children were grouped according to their age. The present study noted male preponderance and a higher number of patients were in the age group of 6-15 years (69.6%). The most common group of dermatoses in our study was Infection and Infestation constituting 42% followed by, Papulosquamous disorders(12.4). This study helps in assessing the clinical pattern of various dermatoses. As there were only a few studies on pediatric dermatoses in our region, our study helps in assessing the pattern of dermatoses in this region and also in assessing the burden on the community.