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Prevalence and Incidence of Dermatitis

Contents
  1. Dermatitis: Introduction
  2. Symptoms
  3. Misdiagnosis
  4. Causes
  5. Statistics
  6. Prevalence of Dermatitis
  7. About prevalence and incidence of Dermatitis
  8. Dermatitis: Introduction

Prevalance of Dermatitis:

33 per 1000 (NHIS95) ... see also overview of Dermatitis.

Prevalance Rate:

approx 1 in 30 or 3.30% or 8 million people in USA [Source statistic for calcuation: "33 per 1000 (NHIS95)" -- see also general information about data sources]

Prevalance of types of Dermatitis:

For details see prevalence of types of Dermatitis analysis; summary of available prevalence data:

Dermatitis Prevalence: Book Excerpts

Prevelance statistics for Dermatitis:

The following statistics relate to the prevalence of Dermatitis:

  • 1.1% of population self-reported having dermatitis and eczema in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
  • 1.0% of male population self-reported having dermatitis and eczema in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
  • 1.2% of female population self-reported having dermatitis and eczema in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
  • 207,000 people self-reported having dermatitis and eczema in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
  • 112,000 women self-reported having dermatitis and eczema in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
  • 95,000 men self-reported having dermatitis and eczema in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
  • more statistics...»

More Statistics about Dermatitis:

  • Hospitalization statistics
  • All statistics for Dermatitis

    Prevalence/Incidence of Dermatitis: Online Medical Books

    16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration, for more information about the prevalence and/or incidence of Dermatitis.

    Dermatitis: Causes and incidence
    (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

    The cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown, but a genetic predisposition may be exacerbated by such factors as food allergies, infections, irritating chemicals, temperature and humidity, and emotions. Approximately 10% of childhood cases are due to allergy to certain foods, particularly eggs, peanuts, milk, fish, soy, and wheat. Atopic dermatitis tends to flare up in response to extremes in temperature and humidity. Other causes of flare-ups are sweating and psychological stress.

    An important secondary cause of atopic dermatitis is irritation, which seems to change the epidermal structure, allowing immunoglobulin (Ig) E activity to increase. Consequently, chronic skin irritation usually continues even after exposure to the allergen has ended or after the irritation has been systemically controlled.

    Atopic dermatitis is most common in infants, usually developing between ages 1 month and 1 year, commonly in those with strong family histories of atopic disease. At least half of those cases clear by age 36 months. These children often acquire other atopic disorders as they grow older. Typically, this form of dermatitis flares and subsides repeatedly before finally resolving during adolescence. However, it can persist into adulthood. In adults, it’s generally chronic or recurring.

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    Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

    Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Causes and incidence
    (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

    The causative organism in SSSS is group 2 Staphylococcus aureus, primarily phage type 71, which produces exotoxins that cause detachment of the epidermis. Predisposing factors may include impaired immunity and renal insufficiency — present to some extent in the normal neonate because of immature development of these systems.

    SSSS is most prevalent in infants age 1 to 3 months but may develop in children. It’s uncommon in adults.

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    Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

    About prevalence and incidence statistics:

    The term 'prevalence' of Dermatitis usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Dermatitis at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Dermatitis refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Dermatitis diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.


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