Epidemiology of pediatric skin diseases in the mid-western Anatolian region of Turkey. / Epidemiology of pediatric skin diseases in the mid-western Anatolian region of Turkey.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The field of pediatric dermatology has gained importance with the increment of pediatric patients and the discrepancy of their skin diseases with the adult versions. We aimed to describe frequency and distribution of pediatric skin diseases, and the diagnostic procedures and treatments prescribed. METHODS: Cross-sectional epidemiological study. We collected data about diagnostic patterns, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities in pediatric dermatology outpatient clinic visits over 18 months. RESULTS: Infectious diseases (27.9