Pattern of skin diseases of pediatric age group (below 12 years) in cmh dhaka

Background: Epidemiological studies to determine the pattern of skin diseases among children are important for proper health care planning and management. The purpose of this study was to describe the pattern of skin diseases among pediatric patients seen at a dermatology outpatient clinic of Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka. Objective: Despite the high frequency of certain skin diseases among under twelve children in developing countries, they have so far not been regarded as a significant health problem in the development of public health strategies. This study will provides comprehensive data on the epidemiology of the commonest skin diseases in a developing country environment, documents their health importance, describes measures that could be used to continue them & permits a rational consideration of the problem. The Study will be performed with a view to future interlayer of matters relating to skin diseases in children integrated management of child hood illness (IMCI) program. Methods: A cross-sectional study of children (12 years old and below) who attended the dermatology clinic between January 2021 and June 2021. Data obtained from the medical records of the patients included age, gender, clinical features, laboratory features and diagnosis. Skin diseases were classified into various groups. Results: There were 90 children included in the study with a male to female ratio of 1:1.13. The most common dermatoses are Atopic dermatitis 28 (31.11 %), Scabies 15 (16.67%), Tinea corporis 12 (13.33%), Molluscum contagiosum 3 (3.33 %), Urticaria 9 (10.0 %), Miliaria 1 (1.11 %) and genetic disorder 2 (2.22 %). Conclusion: The study highlights the common dermatoses seen in children in a specialized dermatology clinic in a developing country. Most of the skin diseases observed can be controlled by proper environmental sanitation, adequate nutrition, reducing overcrowding and promoting good health-seeking behavior among parents and caregivers. Information obtained from the study may guide training in dermatology especially among pediatricians.