Pattern of skin diseases in paediatric age group and adolescents

Sayal, S.K.; Bal, A.S.; Gupta, C.M.

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 64(3): 117-119

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0378-6323
PMID: 20921735
Document Number: 485806
A total of 300 patients from first day of life to 17 years of age were analysed for pattern of skin disorders. School going children formed majority (41.3%) of cases followed by preschool children (32%). Infections formed the commonest disorder (31 %) followed by eczemas (24%), papulosquamous disorders (12%), infestation (8.6%) and urticaria (5.3%) while vitiligo, acne vulgaris, alopecia areata and genodermatoses were seen in 2.7% cases each.

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