Pediatric dermatoses are multifactorial and diverse. Environmental factors play a significant role in skin disease. This study described the prevalence of common dermatoses among pediatric population seen at a tertiary referral center in Pangasinan.

This was a 4-year retrospective, single center, chart review study in a tertiary referral hospital in Pangasinan. The researchers reviewed both electronic and medical charts of all pediatric outpatient and inpatient referrals with dermatoses from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022 by utilizing Proportion sampling technique.

This study reviewed a total of 501 (Males, 49.5% and Females, 50.5%) outpatient and inpatient pediatric patients who consulted due to skin related concerns. The majority of the patients were school-age children and adolescents followed by newborns, infants and toddlers respectively. Scabies infestation (n=76, 15.2%), Acne vulgaris (n=53, 10.6%) and Atopic dermatitis (n=48, 9.6%) were the top 3 common dermatoses among pediatric age groups. Scabies was the top diagnosis for both male (n=37, 14.9%) and female (n=39, 15.4%). Acne vulgaris (n=50, 31.6%) was the most common diagnosis in the adolescent age group.

There was wide variation in the most common dermatosis according to age, sex, and year. Poor sanitation, overcrowding and low socioeconomic status are important factors for the increased prevalence of parasitic infestations. Acne vulgaris was seen almost exclusively in adolescents. This study served as a preliminary epidemiological report on pediatric dermatoses in Region 1 Medical Center that may pave the way for well-controlled and better designed researches in the future.