THE PREVALENCE OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS AMONG CHILDREN IN SAMARKAND REGION
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases among children. This article presents the results of a retrospective study on the prevalence of AD among children in the Samarkand region in 2024. The analysis of the disease was conducted based on region, gender, and age groups, and associated comorbidities were identified. The clinical characteristics of the patients, diagnostic criteria used, and methods for assessing the severity of the disease were determined. Research Objective. The aim of the study is to analyze the frequency of atopic dermatitis (AD) cases among children in the Samarkand region, as well as to investigate the clinical features of the disease. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted in 2024 at the Samarkand branch of the specialized scientific-practical medical center for dermatovenereology and cosmetology. The study included children who sought medical attention for skin diseases. In 2024, the total number of patients visiting the center was 42,917, of whom 1,330 (3.1%) suffered from atopic dermatitis. Research Results. The following clinical forms were identified in patients with atopic dermatitis: Erythematous-squamous form – 61 cases (39 boys, 22 girls); Exudative form – 18 cases (10 boys, 8 girls); Lichenoid form – 12 cases; Pruriginous form – 9 cases. The SCORAD index was used to diagnostically assess the severity of the disease. According to the examination results: Mild form (up to 40 points) – 51%; Moderate form (40-60 points) – 37%; Severe form (over 60 points) – 12%. Conclusions. In the Samarkand region, the prevalence of atopic dermatitis among children is 3.1% of the total number of patients with skin diseases. The highest incidence rate was recorded in the Taylak, Urgut, and Samarkand districts, where 60.8% of all cases were identified. Gender analysis showed a predominance of the disease among boys (63.5%).
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