Infective Dermatoses in Genital Region - Prevalence in Children of 1-18 Years Age.

ABSTRACT

Background: Dermatoses are a wide-spread health problem among children though not responsible for mortalities but for morbidities. Present survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of skin diseases, which are infectious origin in children of age group 1-18 years. Methods: This is a hospital based, Cross Sectional Study from November 2011- July 2013. 173 children were screened, General and Systemic examination, details of cutaneous lesions were noted and after examination provisional diagnosis of infectious genital dermatoses were made. Results: Infective Genital dermatoses were seen in 173 (86.5%) of the total cases. Among Infectious dermatoses, parasitic infections (50.2%) were commoner than fungal (26.5%), bacterial (19%) and viral infections(4%).Genital scabies was found to be the most common dermatoses among all the other types (43%). Tinea cruris was found to be the most common fungal infection (7.5%) followed by candidal intertrigo (6.0%).Among viral infections. Molluscum contagiosum was more frequently found (2.5%) than viral warts (0.5%) and pityriasis rosea (0.5%). Conclusion: To decrease the incidence of infectious dermatoses important thing to maintain is hygiene. Health education should give to parents or guardians of children about Hygienic measures, sexual behavior and need of seeking medical advice.