Prevalence of skin disease among adolescent girls and their impact on quality of life

Introduction: Skin diseases can adversely affect the quality of life an individual. Adolescence is acritical time in biophysical development and adverse skin conditions during this period alter thegrowth self-confidence self-esteem social engagement. Purpose: The present study wasdesigned to assess burden, pattern their impact on inadolescent students. Materials Methods: A total 23 schools having 3581 students between10-16 years age were visited, out which 3367 covered screened. Skincharacteristics such as severity disease recorded by attended physician. Adermatology index (DLQI) questionnaire was used effect ontheir life. Results: Among cases 2,783 (82%) had diseases, the651(19%) two or more 2 diseases. Prevalence infectious (10-12) young groups 78.5% compared (13-16) later 55.2% (p<0.01).Pediculosis (52%) has a high point prevalence, followed scabies (25%), Pityriasis alba (6.6%),Seborrheic dermatitis (5%), Pyoderma (3.3%), Acne (2.6%) Tinea (2%). Pediculosis andscabies together constitute 77% all Conclusion: Good hygiene practices likeregular bathing, regular head wash, hand wash should be taught children. Hence training ofschool teachers PHC doctors regarding management common Healtheducation parents guardians children about Hygienic measures, sexual behaviour needof seeking medical advice.