Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Pediatric Patients at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Dermatology Clinic (2014-2017)

The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of skin diseases in pediatric patients at the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Dermatology Clinic from 2014 to 2017. A total of 5,489 children aged 0-16 years were retrospectively analyzed, with 56.6% being girls and 43.4% boys. The average age was 9.71 years. The most common visits occurred in summer, particularly among adolescents (44.3%). A total of 195 dermatoses were recorded, classified into 28 groups, with eczemas being the most frequent (24.4%) and acne vulgaris the most common diagnosis (13.7%). Atopic dermatitis was prevalent in infants, preschool, and school-aged children, while acne vulgaris was most common in adolescents. The study's demographic data were consistent with existing literature, but it noted a higher number of recorded diagnoses and patients with hair diseases.