Prevalence of skin diseases in children 1 to 6 years old in the city of Bogota, Colombia

Food hypersensitivity is a reaction to the food consumed, regardless of the pathogenetic mechanisms that cause the symptoms. It is an actual and controversial problem in pediatric practice. Nowadays there is an active search for the causes of disease progression, a large role is given to the study of genetic and external factors (food, environmental, social). This disease arises many questions due to the similarity of the clinical representation in different kinds of food hypersensitivity and in different pathogenetic mechanisms, which are involved. The purpose of the study is to perform the analysis of factors, which cause appearance of food hypersensitivity in toddlers. Materials and methods. A study of the number of children with food intolerance was conducted using a specially compiled questionnaire. Thus, 4,500 questionnaires were distributed in pre-school and medical establishments to question parents. Results and discussion. Analysis of 3,214 questionnaires was conducted, which enabled to obtain information from parents on anamnesis and living conditions of toddlers. Values of 56 factors were analyzed, calculating correlation coefficients with a formation of food hypersensitivity for each of them. Statistical analysis allowed distinguishing 15 signs among these factors, which significantly correlated with the formation of food hypersensitivity in young children. The investigation enabled not only to detect factors that affect formation of food hypersensitivity in young children, but also to suggest a mathematical model of individual calculation of risk factors for this pathology. Data of conducted mathematical analysis can be used for elaboration of a complex of prophylaxis measures on development of food hypersensitivity in toddlers. Conclusion. The formation of hypersensitivity to cow's milk in children is provoked by the presence of contact reactions in the child, adverse reactions after medication, positive family history (bronchial asthma in relatives, skin diseases in parents (father and / or mother)), smoking in the family, living in the city; at the same time, preventive factors are living in an apartment, in a new building, in a dry apartment. The formation of food hypersensitivity in young children is generally provoked by a positive family history (bronchial asthma, hay fever, urticaria, diseases of the stomach and duodenum in relatives, skin diseases in parents), smoking in the family; frequent consumption of food in a mass catering points; living in the city plays a preventive role

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Traditional Medicine in Syria: Folk Medicine in Aleppo Governorate

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1100600119 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 1934578X1100600 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Amal Alachkar ◽

Ahmad Jaddouh ◽

Muhammad Salem Elsheikh ◽

Anna Rita Bilia ◽

Franco Francesco Vincieri

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Liver Diseases ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Folk Medicine ◽

Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽

Herbal Preparations ◽

The North ◽

Cardiac Disorders ◽

The City

The use of Traditional Arabic Medicine (TAM) for various diseases has been popular but scarcely studied in Syria. In the present study, we carried out ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological research on the plants traditionally used to cure various diseases in northern Syria. The information was collected from the city and villages of the Aleppo governorate “Mohaafazah” in the north of Syria, collecting data directly on the basis of a detailed survey of inhabitants and herbalists. In this survey, we found that hundreds of plant species are still in use in TAM for the treatment of various diseases. We selected the most common 100 species, used in the treatment of more than 25 diseases. Among these plants, 53 are used for treating gastrointestinal disorders, 38 for respiratory system diseases, including asthma, bronchitis and cough, 34 for skin diseases, 21 for diabetes, 17 for kidney and urinary disorders, 16 for cardiac disorders, 14 for infertility and sexual impotency, 13 for treating liver diseases, 13 for several types of cancer, 9 for enhancing breast milk excretion, 8 for weight loss, 5 for reducing cholesterol, and three for weight gain. Plants were collected and identified: scientific Latin names, local names, the used parts of the plant, the herbal preparations and the local medical uses are described. Scientific literature concerning the activity of the investigated species is also reported and discussed according to their traditional uses.

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Miraculous fish therapy for leprosy (‘elephant disease’) and other skin diseases in Byzantium

Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies ◽

10.1017/byz.2015.16 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 170-175

Author(s):

Petros Bouras-Vallianatos

Keyword(s):

Skin Diseases ◽

Fifth Century ◽

Spa Therapy ◽

Therapeutic Approaches ◽

Unique Case ◽

The City

This article discusses a unique case of a miraculous fish therapy used for a variety of skin diseases, which seems to have been practised in the mid-fifth century at the shrine of St. Michael in the city of Germia (mod. Gümüşkonak). It aims to enhance our knowledge of Byzantine therapeutic approaches to ‘elephant disease’ and contribute to debates on modern fish spa therapy.

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Secondary Syphilis in Patients Treated at the City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade from 2010 to 2014

Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology ◽

10.1515/sjdv-2015-0005 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 53-60

Author(s):

Milan Bjekić

Keyword(s):

Skin Diseases ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Secondary Syphilis ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Venereal Diseases ◽

Cutaneous Manifestations ◽

Source Of Infection ◽

Sex With Men ◽

The City ◽

Hiv Negative

AbstractThe aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics and clinical manifestations of secondary syphilis among patients registered at the City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade, during the period from 2010 to 2014. The study was designed as a case-note review. In the five-year period, a total of 62 patients with secondary syphilis were registered. The average patient age was 32 years. There were 45 (72.6%) HIV-negative, and 17 (27.4%) HIV-positive patients. The incidence of HIV–positive patients was significantly different from random distribution (p = 0.016). All HIV-positive patients were unmarried men. A significant percentage of HIV-positive patients were unemployed (p < 0.001), reported unknown source of infection (p = 0.002) and were all homosexuall (p = 0.026). More than 25% of all patients with syphilis had a history of chancres, and it was still present at the time of examination in 11.3% of all patients. The majority of cases (87.1%) had a rash, and lymphadenopathy was found in 20% of patients. However, syphilitic alopecia was detected only in HIV-positive cases (p = 0.004). There were no statistically significant differences between HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients in regard to other clinical manifestations, such as mucous patches and condylomata lata. Being a great imitator, secondary syphilis may manifest in a myriad of diverse morphological entities and clinical manifestations. We review a range of cutaneous manifestations of secondary syphilis and skin diseases it may mimic. Clinicians must be vigilant and consider syphilis in differential diagnosis, and maintain a high index of suspicion, especially when assessing vulnerable populations, such as men who have sex with men and HIV-infected individuals.

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Analisis Potensi Interaksi Obat Pada Resep Spesialis Penyakit Kulit di Salah Satu Klinik di Yogyakarta

Jurnal Sehat Mandiri ◽

10.33761/jsm.v16i2.434 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Anis Febri Nilansari

Keyword(s):

Drug Interactions ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Medical Data ◽

Drug Combinations ◽

Drug Selection ◽

Collection Period ◽

Special Circumstances ◽

The City ◽

Yogyakarta City

Skin diseases often occur in tropical countries, including Indonesia. Data from the Yogyakarta City Health Office showed that skin diseases were included in the top 10 diseases at the Yogyakarta City Health Center in 2020. Various types of drugs for the treatment of skin diseases, ranging from tablets, ointments, creams, pulvis and shampoos. One of the accuracy in drug selection is to avoid drug interactions. Drug-drug interaction (DDI) occurs when two or more drugs can interact in a way that affects the effectiveness of the drug. The purpose of this study is to determine the number and categories of drug interactions. This research was carried out retrospectively by taking medical data on skin diseases at one of the skin and genital clinics in the city of Yogyakarta. The data collection period is for 2 months, namely September and October 2020. The data taken are in the form of demographic data and drug use. The results showed that there were 33 cases of minor interactions. There were 21 cases of loratadine and steroids, 2 cases of ketoconazole and steroid interactions, and 10 cases of cefadroxil and acyclovir interactions. The conclusion is that offering drug combinations that allow drug interactions to occur can avoid drug combinations taken simultaneously and use only in special circumstances. It is recommended that pharmacists provide information on the rules for taking medication to maximize the effectiveness of the drug in curing the patient's illness.

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Hubungan Personal Hygiene Dengan Kejadian Skabies Di Pondok Pendidikan Islam Darul Ulum, Palarik Air Pacah, Kecamatan Koto Tangah Padang Tahun 2013

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v2i3.159 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 164

Author(s):

Suci Chairiya Akmal ◽

Rima Semiarty ◽

Gayatri Gayatri

Keyword(s):

Design Research ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Parasitic Infection ◽

Islamic Education ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Outreach Work ◽

Incident Cases ◽

The City

AbstrakPada tahun 2010, penyakit kulit infeksi termasuk 10 penyakit terbanyak di Sumatera Barat dengan 106.568 kasus. Di kota Padang, penyakit kulit infeksi merupakan penyakit nomor dua ternyak dengan 24.058 kasus baru dan 13.148 kasus lama. Kasus infeksi kulit banyak ditemukan di daerah Air Dingin dengan 1781 kasus pada tahun 2010. Skabies merupakan infeksi parasit pada kulit yang disebabkan oleh Sarcoptes Scabei var Hominis. Personal hygiene diduga berperan terhadap skabies. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan personal hygiene dengan kejadian skabies di Pondok Pendidikan Islam Darul Ulum, Palarik, Air Pacah, Padang. Desain penelitian ini adalah analitik cross sectional dengan menggunakan kuisioner dan wawancara observasional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh santri yang bersedia menjadi responden dan hadir pada saat penelitian yaitu 138 orang. Analisis statistik yang dgunakan adalah Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi skabies di Pondok Pendidikan Islam Darul Ulum, Palarik, Air Pacah, Padang adalah 34 orang (24,6%) dari 138 orang. Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa kejadian skabies mempunyai hubungan dengan personal hygiene (P=0,00). Disarankan untuk dilakukan penyuluhan yang bekerja sama dengan dokter puskesmas tentang bagaimana cara pola hidup bersih dan sehat dan menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.Kata kunci: Personal hygiene, SkabiesAbstractArial 9 italic In 2010, infectious skin diseases including 10 most diseases in West Sumatra with 106.568 incident cases. Infectious skin disease in the city of Padang is the second disease ever, that 24.058 new cases and 13.148 old cases. Cases of scabies in the city of Padang is found in Air Dingin with the number 1781 cases in 2010. Scabies is a parasitic infection of the skin caused by Sarcoptes Scabei var Hominis. Personal hygiene is suspected to contribute to the incidence of scabies. This study aimed to determine the relationship of personal hygiene with the incidence of scabies in students at boarding Darul Ulum Islamic Education, Palarik, Air Pacah, Padang. Design research is an analytic cross sectional observational study using questionnaires and interviews. The population in this study were all students who are willing to respondents and was present at the time of the study that is 138 peoples. Statistical analysis using Chi-Square. The results showed that the prevalence of scabies in boarding Darul Ulum Islamic Education, Palarik, Air Pacah is 34 peoples (24,6%) from 138 peoples. Based on the results of the statistical Chi-Square test showed that the incidence of scabies is related to personal hygiene (P=0,00). It is advisable to do outreach work with doctors clinic on how to clean and healthy lifestyle, and apply them in everyday life.Keywords: Personal hygiene, Scabies

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Incidence of skin conditions in neonates born at a public hospital associated with some variables in pregnant women at risk

Einstein (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s1679-45082010ao1504 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 143-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

José Roberto Paes de Almeida ◽

Mauricio Mota de Avelar Alchorne ◽

Mauro Abrahão Rozman

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Port Wine ◽

Mongolian Spot ◽

Low Incidence ◽

Skin Conditions ◽

The City ◽

Diabetic Mothers

ABSTRACT Objectives: To verify the incidence of skin diseases in newborns of pregnant women at risk of a public hospital in the city of Santos, Brazil (Hospital Guilherme Alvaro), determining the potential relation between these dermatoses and diseases presented by the mothers. Methods: A total of 1,000 neonates were examined in the first 36 hours of life. The examination was repeated daily in each child up to hospital discharge. The paternal and newborn variables were submitted to analysis to detect statistically significant associations. Results: The most frequent skin disorders were: Mongolian spot (69.8%), erythema toxicum neonatorum (19.7%), Port-wine stain (angiomatous naevi) (13.9%), and hypertrichosis lanuginose (10.3%). Conclusions: Minipuberty had a low incidence in neonates of diabetic mothers. The incidence of Mongolian spot was very low among newborns classified as caucasian.

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Clean Air for Indian Cities – Causes and Alleviation Strategies

Transport technic and technology ◽

10.2478/ttt-2020-0009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 10-15

Author(s):

Sheela K. Ramasesha

Keyword(s):

Fossil Fuel ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Vehicular Traffic ◽

General Increase ◽

Vehicular Pollution ◽

Heat Islands ◽

The World ◽

Clean Air ◽

The City ◽

Indian Cities

AbstractAir pollution in cities across the world is rising at an alarming rate. This rise in pollution has an adverse effect on people’s health leading to breathing difficulties, skin diseases and even cancer. The pollution in cities is mainly due to fossil fuel fired vehicles plying on the roads. Different polluting gases and particulate matter are discussed in the manuscript. Indian cities are no exception to this problem. With the general increase in population in the country, migration into cities has increased many folds. As a result, vehicular traffic on the roads has increased polluting the city atmosphere. This pollution has turned cities into heat islands. Two major cities of India, namely, Bengaluru and Delhi are considered in the manuscript for discussion. There are no simple ways of controlling this vehicular pollution and regulating the pollution. Strong policies have to be made and implemented. The way forward is pondered upon in the manuscript.

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The Talmud, the Hippocratic Corpus and Mark’s healing Jesus on infectious diseases

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies ◽

10.4102/hts.v74i1.4985 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 74 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zorodzai Dube

Keyword(s):

Infectious Diseases ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Hippocratic Corpus ◽

The People ◽

The City

Through interacting with the sick, did Jesus contract infectious diseases or did he take preventive herbs to avoid them? During biblical times, infectious diseases were fatal. Diarrhoea, cough, pneumonia and skin diseases would quickly spread across villages or cities. Underscoring the seriousness with which prevention of infectious diseases was taken, 213 of the 613 biblical commandments concern hygiene. This study has two tasks: firstly, exploring the various techniques undertaken to avoid infectious diseases by looking at daily preventive hygienic activities. Secondly, given that Jesus was always in the company of sick crowds, the study re-describes Mark 1:4–45, where Jesus, after healing the leper, was forbidden from entering the city as indicative of fear against infectious diseases. Furthermore, the story (Mk 3:7–12) whereby Jesus requested a boat to create a gap between himself and the people is plausible from the perspective of infectious diseases.

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On epidemiology of congenital ichthyosis in Moscow

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2021-18-59-62 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 59-62

Author(s):

O. O. Melnichenko ◽

O. V. Zhukova ◽

O. L. Novozhilova ◽

I. M. Korsunskaya

Keyword(s):

Skin Diseases ◽

Genetic Defect ◽

Age Groups ◽

Anatomical Study ◽

Hereditary Diseases ◽

Common Disease ◽

Time Interval ◽

Medical Organization ◽

Congenital Ichthyosis ◽

The City

Ichthyosis is an extensive group of hereditary skin diseases characterized by keratinization disorders of the type of hyperkeratosis, which leads to the formation of scales on the skin resembling fish scales. Of all hereditary diseases of keratinization, ichthyosis is the most common disease. In many countries, there are various support groups for patients with ichthyosis, in particular, the All-Russian Charity Foundation for Helping Children with Ichthyosis, the Children- Butterflies Foundation, the Public Organization Support for People with Ichthyosis (Russia), the Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types (USA), etc.Objective. To assess the dynamics of the incidence of congenital ichthyosis in the city of Moscow among the population of all age groups for 2015–2020, according to the data of the Moscow Scientific and Practical Centre for Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology (Russia).Materials and methods. Using federal statistical observation form No. 12 ‘Information on the number of diseases registered in patients living in the service area of a medical organization’, approved by the order of Rosstat No. 679 dated November 22, 2019, we analyzed the incidence of congenital ichthyosis in Moscow for 2015–2020.Results. Analysis of data on the incidence of congenital ichthyosis in the context of age groups of the population of the city of Moscow for 2015–2020 showed a trend towards an increase in the incidence of congenital ichthyosis. The increase in the incidence of ichthyosis was detected in almost all age groups of the city's population and was most pronounced in 2018 and 2019 in comparison with the previous time interval.Conclusions. The revealed increase in the incidence of congenital ichthyosis in Moscow may be due to both the true number of cases and the improvement in the quality and availability of primary specialized health care. An important trend is towards wider implementation in medical practice methods, which make it possible to identify a specific genetic defect, to carry out prenatal diagnostics during pregnancy, an intravital histological (pathological-anatomical) study of a skin biopsy, if necessary, differential diagnosis and verification of the diagnosis, as well as genetic counseling of parents, including to assess the birth of children with ichthyosis during pregnancy.

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