Statistical Study of pediatric Dermatoses During the Last 1 Years.
- Author:
Hyun CHUNG
;
Hong Jig KIM
;
Yong Whan KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris;
Adult;
Chickenpox;
Child;
Dermatitis, Atopic;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Dermatitis, Seborrheic;
Female;
Folliculitis;
Hemangioma;
Humans;
Impetigo;
Incidence;
Insect Bites and Stings;
Korea;
Male;
Miliaria;
Molluscum Contagiosum;
Outpatients;
Scabies;
Skin;
Skin Diseases*;
Statistics as Topic*;
Tinea;
Urticaria
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1982;20(2):201-209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The incidence of pediatric dermatoses shows a tendency to increase inspite of medical development and environmental improvement. Pediatric dermatoses must be regarded as separate disease entities because child skin differs from adult skin in its structures and functions. Also to be noted are the special, characteristics of the child skin during the growth period. 11,447 childhood patients who had visited the demantologic department of Soon Chun Hyang Hospital, from 1975 to 1980, were analysed. in order to compile the current statistics on the tendencies of pediatric skin dises in Korea. The results are summarized as follows; l. Among the 34, 472 outpatients, 11, 447 were pediatric patients, comprising 33. 2% of the total figure. 2. In order of frequency, the most common dermatoses were atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, impetigo contagiosum, molluscum contagiosum, dermatophytosis, scabies, folliculitis, urticaria, varicella and insect bite. 3. The majority of childhood derrnatitis(65.5%) were shown to develop in the preschool age group, with the peak incidence falling in the 0-3 year age group (41.4%) 4. In analysis of the male: female frequency ratio, the dermatoses which showed a greater male frequency ratio were atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, impetigo contagiosum, scabies, insect bite, urticaria and miliaria. The dermatoses in which the female ratio was greater were seborrheic dermatitis, acne and hemangioma.
