Prevalence of Skin Conditions Among Pediatric Patients in the Region of Istanbul
March 2011
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Studysummary This study found that eczema was the most common skin condition among children attending a pediatric dermatology clinic in Turkey. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study analyzed 850 pediatric patients in Istanbul to assess the prevalence of skin conditions. Eczema was the most common, affecting 32.7% of children, followed by non-classifiable dermatoses (28.5%) and infectious diseases (13.4%). Hair disorders, including alopecia areata, were present in 3.8% of cases. Urticaria was more prevalent in males and school-aged children, while vitiligo had a prevalence of 2.2%, slightly higher than international reports. Nail disorders were found in 1.6% of children. The study emphasized the need for further research and educational programs to address pediatric skin diseases in Turkey.
