Nutritional Status and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Children in a Hospital Setting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 DERMATOLOGY

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Pub Date : 2025-10-16 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.2147/CCID.S516535

Lydie Mosongo Matandoko, Lydie Joelle Nono Seudjip, David Kanyinda Kayembe, Paulo Muntu Bunga, Simon Mazebo Paku

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Abstract

Background and objective: Several authors have unanimously evaluated therelationship between obesity alone and atopic dermatitis (AD). The aim of the present study was to investigate the correlation between nutritional status and the severity of AD in Congolese children.

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted over 6 months (November 2023 to April 2024) at two sites selected for logistical reasons: University Clinics of Kinshasa and Ngaliema Medical Center, in the dermatology and pediatric consultation departments. The study population consisted of all children aged 0-18 years with atopic dermatitis. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 26.0, with a significance level of p<0.05.

Results: Of 684 children examined, 259 (37.9%) had AD. The M/F sex ratiowas 0.8%. The median age was 6 years (3-11 years), with a higher proportion of children aged 0-5 years (53.3%). Moderate AD was more frequent (56%), without statistical significance. Severe malnutrition and underweight were protective factors against AD in the 0-5 and 6-18 age groups respectively [p = 0.985; OR 0.1 (0.01-0.2)].

Conclusion: Nutritional status in atopic children has no impact on the expression of atopic dermatitis. Etiological studies of the case-control or prospective cohort type would enable this assertion to be verified.

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刚果民主共和国金沙萨一家医院儿童特应性皮炎的营养状况和严重程度

背景与目的：几位作者一致评价了肥胖与特应性皮炎（AD）之间的关系。本研究的目的是调查刚果儿童营养状况与AD严重程度之间的关系。方法：一项横断面描述性研究进行了6个月（2023年11月至2024年4月），在两个地点选择了后勤原因：金沙萨大学诊所和恩加利马医疗中心，在皮肤科和儿科会诊部门。研究人群包括所有0-18岁患有特应性皮炎的儿童。结果：684名儿童中，有259名（37.9%）患有AD。男女性别比为0.8%。中位年龄为6岁（3-11岁），其中0-5岁儿童比例较高（53.3%）。中度AD发生率较高（56%），差异无统计学意义。严重营养不良和体重不足分别是0 ~ 5岁和6 ~ 18岁儿童AD的保护因素[p = 0.985；或0.1(0.01-0.2)]。结论：特应性儿童营养状况对特应性皮炎的表达无影响。病例对照或前瞻性队列类型的病因学研究将使这一断言得到验证。

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Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Medicine-Dermatology

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

4.30%

发文量

353

审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on the latest clinical and experimental research in all aspects of skin disease and cosmetic interventions. Normal and pathological processes in skin development and aging, their modification and treatment, as well as basic research into histology of dermal and dermal structures that provide clinical insights and potential treatment options are key topics for the journal. Patient satisfaction, preference, quality of life, compliance, persistence and their role in developing new management options to optimize outcomes for target conditions constitute major areas of interest. The journal is characterized by the rapid reporting of clinical studies, reviews and original research in skin research and skin care. All areas of dermatology will be covered; contributions will be welcomed from all clinicians and basic science researchers globally.