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Corresponding Author

Mahmoud Rashad Amin Abd-El Ghani

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with social communication and exhibit limited, repetitive, or stereotyped interests and activities.

Aim of the work: For the purpose of determining how common skin diseases are among Egyptian children diagnosed with autism spectrum condition.

Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional analytical design was conducted on 208 patients (infants and preschool children) with cutaneous disease within the context of ASD treated at Al-Azhar University Hospitals in Cairo Governorate. They were spanning from January 2023 to December 2023. The participants were subjected to an interview questionnaire.

Results: According to Prevalence of cutaneous diseases, 18.7% of studied patients had Psoriasis, 15.6% had Atopic dermatitis,12.5% had Alopecia Areata, equal percents (11%) had Scabies, Pediculosis, Vitiligo, 9.4% had Tinea circinata, 4.7% had Impetigo, 3% had PVC and equal percents (1.5%) had Herpes Simplex and Urticaria. According to the Classification of Autism, an equal percentage of studied patients (37%) were mild and moderate, and (26%) were severe. There was no significant relation between cutaneous diseases and gender and socioeconomic level. There was a significant relationship between cutaneous diseases and autism.

Conclusion: It was found that a high prevalence of cutaneous diseases among ASD patients, with conditions like atopic dermatitis, Psoriasis, and alopecia areata. The study emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between dermatologists, neurologists, and other medical specialists to enhance the quality of life for those with ASD who also have co-occurring skin diseases.

Keywords

Autism spectrum disorder; Cutaneous Diseases; Dermatological symptoms

Subject Area

Dermatology

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