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Pattern of skin diseases in paediatric age group and adolescents.

Authors :
Sayal SK
Bal AS
Gupta CM
Source :
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology [Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol] 1998 May-Jun; Vol. 64 (3), pp. 117-9.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0378-6323
Volume :
64
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20921735