Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: School going children are more concerned about their esthetics. The presence of skin infections on face decreases self confidence. The present study was conducted to determine skin infection among school children. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of dermatology on 840 school students of both genders. General information such as name, age, gender etc was recorded. General examination was done in all students. Skin examination was done to assess any skin diseases. Results: Out of 840 students, boys were 380 and girls were 440. The difference was non-significant (P-0.41). Age group 10-12 years had 130 boys and 150 girls, age group 12-14 years had 90 boys and 115 girls, age group 14-16 years had 160 boys and 175 girls. The difference was non- significant (P>0.05). Common skin infections were scabies (20%), acne vulgaris (27%), seborrhea (15%), taenia (8%), vitamin deficiency (13%), impetigo (8%), pytiasis alba (7%) and worm infection (2%). The difference was significant (P<0.05). 102 literate mothers had skin infection in their children while 220 literate mothers had not. 190 literate mothers had skin infection in their children while 328 literate mothers had not. The difference was non- significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: School children develop skin infections very frequently. Proper hygiene is required not only at home but at school too. Mothers education play important role in maintaining personal hygiene.
Key words: Acne vulgaris, Seborrhea, Taenia

Corresponding author: Dr. Bhawna Kapoor, Senior Resident, Department of  Dermatology Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences Gadia, Barabanki, UP, India

This article may be cited as: Kapoor A, Kapoor B. Analysis of Skin Infections among School Children. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(1):213-215.