title: A cross-sectional study of dermatological problems among differently-abled children.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Differently-abled children may be particularly susceptible to skin disorders either as a direct consequence of their disability or due of lack awareness regarding personal and environmental hygiene.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To study the prevalence of skin problems in differently-abled children.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 122 differently-abled children in two special schools were examined for this study. Details regarding the disabilities were obtained from the school records.
  
  
  RESULTS
  More than half (53.2%) of the children had skin problems. Infections and infestations, acne, and dermatitis were the common dermatoses encountered in the present study.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Periodic skin examination is of vital importance for all people with disabilities to reach a proper diagnosis and to offer treatment. Health education for teachers and parents on maintenance of sound personal hygiene and a clean environment is also recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Chythra
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Raghavendra
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rao