Pattern of dermatoses among pediatric patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Central Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Introduction The frequency of pediatric dermatoses is increasing worldwide and should be given more consideration. The literature on the pattern of pediatric dermatoses is scarce. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of pediatric dermatoses in the outpatient department of a tertiary care centre of Central Uttar Pradesh, India. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was designed to observe and assess the patterns of various skin disorders among children. The retrospective analysis of medical records of children aged Birth to 14 years, seen in the outpatient department of dermatology from January 1st, 2016 to December 31st, 2019 was conducted. The diagnosis was made by dermatologists after examining the children and conducting relevant tests. Follow-up cases were not included. Results In this study, 5086 skin disorders were diagnosed in 4850 patients, with 57.4% males and 42.6% females. Pediatric dermatoses were classified into different categories, with the most frequent being Infections & Infestation disorders (52.77%), followed by Eczematous Disorders (16.87%) and disorders related to Sebaceous and sweat glands (6.11%). Other notable categories included Pigmentation disorders (4.64%), Hypersensitivity Disorders (4.46%), Papulosquamous disorders (3.30%), and Cornification disorders (2.54%). The Miscellaneous diseases group had the most cases of erythema toxicum neonaturm. Conclusion This study provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of skin disorders in children, with infestations and infections as the most frequent types, followed by eczematous disorders. The findings underscore the importance of recognizing the patterns of pediatric dermatoses, which is essential for forming healthcare policy and ultimately promoting the health and well-being of children.

Keywords

• Pediatric dermatoses, Pattern of dermatoses, Infections, Scabies, North India