Prevalence and pattern of skin disorders among

Skin disorders are among the most frequent ailments of schoolchildren in both developing and industrialized countries.1 Reports state that skin diseases account for 6-24 % of all visits to the pediatric clinic.2 The school environment makes children vulnerable to cross transmission of communicable skin diseases among themselves and their families. Among schoolchildren, it is considered a nuisance causing much morbidity and disability. Although skin diseases are common among children worldwide