European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Background: The symptoms of many viral and non-infectious diseases manifest as dermatological problems in children (1). The distribution of dermatoses varies; eczema is more common in industrialised countries than infections and infestations in poorer countries (2-4). As more cases of malnutrition are seen in developing countries, healthcare practitioners who interact with children have encountered a variety of dermatosis patterns in different geographical regions. Objectives:  To assess the clinical and     epidemiological pattern of dermatological manifestations of Pediatric dermatoses. Material & Methods: Study Design: Cross sectional Observational study. Study area: Department of Pediatrics &Department of Dermatology, S.V.R.R.G.G.H, TIRUPATI. Study Period: March 2021 – Feb. 2022. Study population:  All neonates and children below 12 years attending in Department of Pediatrics & Department of Dermatology at S.V.R.R GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL, TIRUPATI.  Sample size: Study consisted a total of 381 cases. Sampling Technique:  Simple random method. Study tools and Data collection procedure: All cases of neonate and pediatric dermatoses were included in the study. All the patients were subjected to detailed history taking and meticulous examination as per the proforma after getting the informed consent. The clinical manifestations in relation to pediatric dermatoses were recorded. Detailed systemic evaluation was carried out in each case.   Results: In our study, most common dermatoses were inflammatory dermatoses, in this most common was popular urticaria (23%), eczema (15.9%), atopic dermatitis 11.5%, seborrheic dermatitis 8.8%, vitiligo 7.1%, psoriatic lesion 5.3%, contact dermatitis 5.3%, prurigo simplex 4.4%, lichen planus 3.5%, polymorphic light eruption 2.7%, alopecia areata, anaphylactic reaction, Kawasaki disease each of 1.8%. Conclusion: The current study reveals that infections and infestations were the most prevalent paediatric dermatoses (38.6%), as these conditions are easily transferred among kids.This study highlights the significance of raising sanitation awareness and educating parents about children's personal hygiene practises in order to reduce the prevalence of dermatoses caused by infections and infestations in the community.