Dermatológia pre prax 3/2010

The most frequent skin diseases in childhood and their therapy

in offices of primary care pediatricians at least 20 % patients suffer from skin diseases. In last decades we observe an increase in allergic skin manifestations, constitutional dermatitis involves at least 5–15 % of pediatric population. Seborrheic dermatitis precedes frequently constitutional dermatitis already in first weeks of life. Preschool and school children with respect to their social contacts and numerous sport activities suffer by a number of skin infections, mainly impetigo. The most frequent skin disease of babies is surprisingly diaper dermatitis. The author summarizes clinical information about these diseases and discusses options of their modern and safe treatment.

Keywords: diaper dermatitis, constitutional dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, impetigo vulgaris, clinical manifestation and treatment