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Pediatrics
Child Health
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Abstract
Objective: Evaluate the detection of the major skin diseases in children and trace the profile of patients treated in a University Associated Health Center. Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study, based on physical medical records and collected through forms. It was included in the study pediatrics patients with dermatological complaints seen between January and December 2021 in a general pediatrics outpatient clinic in the state of Pará. Results: 721 medical records were considered. The majority of patients were male (53,53%) and the most frequent age range was children between 6 to 12 years old (36,06%). The predominant disease groups were eczematous diseases, (24%), with atopic dermatitis as the most frequent disease (13,88%). Only 90 patients required referral to specialized service. It was observed that 27,6% had initiated some form of self-medication prior to pediatric consultation. Conclusion: this study provides updated knowledge about the topic, serving as a basis for health strategies in this population.
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