Incidence of common skin diseases in Sharkia during 1987: a comparative study with the same skin diseases during 1976

ABSTRACT

A twelve months survery of the new cases presented to the dermatologic outpatient clinic of Zagazig Unviersity Hospital in Zagazig, Sharkia from January to December 1987 was done, common skin diseases were detected in 30850 patients and were compared statistically with the incidence of the same skin diseases in Sharkia during 1976 [31294 patients]. Skin infections were the most common in both surveys. Their combined incidence was 71.55% and 69.25% during 1976 and 1987 respectively. There was statistically significant decrease in the incidence of bacterial and parasitic infections while fungal and viral infections remained statistically unchanged during 1987. Among the non infectious dermatoses, eczamas occupied the top of the list during both years, and showed significant increase during 1987.The age prevalence of each of the most common skin diseases is presented. The various factors which may influcnce the incidence of skin diseases in Sharkia such as climate, hygienic and socio, economic conditions are discussed