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International Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetic Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 1, 2015
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International Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetic Sciences
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XXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
PREVALENCE OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS AMONG CHILDREN IN JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (2013-2014)
Author
Ahmad FA. Alqadheb, Zaid MU. Alsharif, Abdullah MH. Alghamdi, Ahmad KA. Alhelaili, Raed AB. Abualaadel
Email
ahmadalqadheb@gmail.com
keyword
Atopic dermatitis, Eczema, Children, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
There is limited date on the epidemiology of atopic dermatitis in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). As atopic dermatitis is one of the major health problem worldwide among children. This study estimates the prevalence and describes the pattern of atopic dermatitis among children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A cross sectional study was done where one thousand questionnaires were distributed randomly in selected malls and schools to survey a representative sample from neonate to 15 year old children in Jeddah city regarding history of atopic dermatitis. A response rate of 93.6% has been achieved. Among (n =936) children, prevalence of atopic dermatitis was 21.6% (24.2% among males and 20.6% among female, p=0.243). The commonest reported manifestation was itchy skin during the last 12 months (79.2%), followed by atopic dermatitis (60.4%). Itching skin disturbed sleep among 16.7%of males compared to 30.3% of females, p=0.044. Regarding age at onset, among more almost one-third of females (37.5%) compared to 29.2% of males, skin itching or atopic eczema began at age of two years or less. This difference was borderline statistically significant, p=0.056. The antecubital region was the most involved area with a (28.7%) of the cases followed by the neck (25.7%), popliteal region (24.8%), and ankle (23.3%). Eye involvement was reported by 16.3% of the participants. The difference between male and female patients in this regard was not statistically significant, p=0.459. Symptoms of atopic dermatitis are common in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. antecubital regions (28.7%) was the highest affected region. We suggest further studies to comparing data.
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