A Cross-Sectional Study of Dermatological Problems Among Differently-Abled Children

BACKGROUND: Differently-abled children may be particularly susceptible to skin disorders either as a direct consequence of their disability or due of lack awareness regarding personal and environmental hygiene. AIM: To study the prevalence of skin problems in differently-abled children. MATERIALS AN...

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Autores principales: Rao, Chythra, Rao, Raghavendra
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312654/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22470206
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.92674
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Differently-abled children may be particularly susceptible to skin disorders either as a direct consequence of their disability or due of lack awareness regarding personal and environmental hygiene. AIM: To study the prevalence of skin problems in differently-abled children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 122 differently-abled children in two special schools were examined for this study. Details regarding the disabilities were obtained from the school records. RESULTS: More than half (53.2%) of the children had skin problems. Infections and infestations, acne, and dermatitis were the common dermatoses encountered in the present study. CONCLUSION: Periodic skin examination is of vital importance for all people with disabilities to reach a proper diagnosis and to offer treatment. Health education for teachers and parents on maintenance of sound personal hygiene and a clean environment is also recommended.

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