A Descriptive Epidemiologic Study of Pediatric Dermatoses in Gwangju, Jeonnam Province during the Last 5 Years (2000~2004): A Comparison with Previous Reports from the Same Area (1990~1994).
- Author:
Jeong Hoon LEE
1
;
Sook Jung YUN
;
Jee Bum LEE
;
Seong Jin KIM
;
Young Ho WON
;
Seung Chul LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. schul@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Epidemiology;
Pediatric dermatoses
- MeSH:
Alopecia;
Dermatitis;
Dermatitis, Atopic;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Dermatology;
Epidemiologic Studies*;
Epidemiology;
Female;
Gwangju*;
Humans;
Jeollanam-do*;
Male;
Nevus;
Nevus, Pigmented;
Skin Diseases*;
Social Change;
Stress, Psychological;
Urticaria;
Virus Diseases;
Vitiligo;
Warts
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(10):1195-1202
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The epidemiology of pediatric dermatoses shows a tendency to change as social development and the environment improve. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of pediatric dermatoses in Gwangju, Jeonnam province, and to compare the results with previous reports from the same area (1990~1994). METHODS: New patients under 15 years of age, who visited the Department of Dermatology, Chonnam University Hospital from 2000 to 2004, were reviewed through the clinical records. The results were compared with the previous reports from the same area (1990~1994). RESULTS: Of 25,428 new patients, 4,156 (16.3%) were pediatric patients. There was a male to female ratio of 1.12:1. The ten most common dermatoses were atopic dermatitis (13.0%), verruca (12.2%), vitiligo (7.2%), urticaria (6.2%), epidermal nevus (3.7%), fungal infection (3.5%), eczematoid dermatitis (3.5%), alopecia (2.9%), melanocytic nevus (2.6%) and contact dermatitis (2.6%). In the annual distribution, dermatoses showing an increasing tendency were identified as verruca, alopecia, epidermal nevus and melanocytic nevus. CONCLUSION: The proportion of pediatric dermatoses with viral diseases and cosmetic problems such as alopecia and pigmented nevi appeared to be higher in comparison to the previous report. This might be largely due to the increase of cosmetic interest with accompanying emotional stress at school.
