The prevalence of paediatric skin conditions at a dermatology clinic in KwaZulu-Natal Province over a 3-month period

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dc.contributor.authorKatibi, O. S.
dc.contributor.authorDlova, N. C.
dc.contributor.authorChateau, A. V.
dc.contributor.authorMosam, A.
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-17T10:19:46Z
dc.date.available2023-05-17T10:19:46Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractBackground. Skin conditions are common in children, and studying their spectrum in a tertiary dermatology clinic will assist in quantifying skin diseases associated with greatest burden. Objective. To investigate the spectrum and characteristics of paediatric skin disorders referred to a tertiary dermatology clinic in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province, South Africa. Methods. A cross-sectional study of children attending the dermatology clinic at King Edward VIII Hospital, KZN, was carried out over 3 months. Relevant demographic information and clinical history pertaining to the skin conditions were recorded and diagnoses were made by specialist dermatologists. Data were analysed with EPI Info 2007 (USA). Results. !ere were 419 children included in the study; 222 (53%) were males and 197 (47%) were females. A total of 64 diagnosed skin conditions were classi%ed into 16 categories. !e most prevalent conditions by category were dermatitis (67.8%), infections (16.7%) and pigmentary disorders (5.5%). For the speci%c skin diseases, 60.1% were atopic dermatitis (AD), 7.2% were viral warts, 6% seborrhoeic dermatitis and 4.1% vitiligo. Dermatitis was signi%cantly more common in males (p<0.05). AD was the most common condition below 12 years of age, while the presence of viral warts was the most prevalent disorder among HIV-infected children. Approximately one-third (37.5%) of the disorders referred by other medical practitioners were misdiagnosed. Conclusions. AD constituted the highest burden both numerically and economically. Viral infections were a major contribution from HIV infection. !e diverse spectrum and characteristics of skin diseases referred will assist in modifying the dermatology educational curriculum and bridge knowledge gaps among healthcare providers treating childrenen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/10347
dc.publisherSouth African Medical Associationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries10(2), 121-125;
dc.titleThe prevalence of paediatric skin conditions at a dermatology clinic in KwaZulu-Natal Province over a 3-month perioden_US

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