Tanoto, Suma Pratiwi
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Characteristics of Scabies Patients in Pediatric Population at Dermatology and Venereolgy Polyclinic Dwizella, Nandya; Ganeswari, Putu Ayu Dewita; Suyanto, Firly Clarissa; Wicaksono, Andrew; Tanoto, Suma Pratiwi
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 37 No. 3 (2025): DECEMBER
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bikkk.V37.3.2025.163-166

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Background: Scabies has affected over 200 million individuals and remains one of the most commonly encountered skin diseases in developing countries, including Indonesia, due to limited access to water, food, and infrastructure. Therefore, scabies poses a significant problem, particularly among children in Indonesia. Severe itching symptoms along with stigma and social isolation can disrupt the quality of life. Purpose: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of pediatric patients with scabies in the local population, specifically at the Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic of Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Denpasar Hospital. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study conducted in a cross-sectional manner. Data were obtained from the medical records of all pediatric patients diagnosed with scabies at the Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic of Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Denpasar Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023. The outcomes sought included the number of cases, gender, age, nutritional status, parents' education level, and treatment administered. Result: This study included a total of 53 pediatric patients. The majority of patients were male, comprising 34 patients (64.2%). There were 20 children (37.7%) with normal nutritional status, 16 children (30.2%) classified as underweight, 9 children (17%) classified as overweight, and 8 children (15.1%) classified as obese. Based on parental education level, 29 parents of the patients had completed high school education (54.7%), while the remainder had completed undergraduate (37.7%) and junior high school (7.5%). A total of 52 patients (98.1%) received 5% permethrin as scabies treatment. Conclusion: This study has provided important dst.
Characteristiscs of Syphilis Patient at Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic Tanoto, Suma Pratiwi; Permana, Aditya; Suyanto, Firly Clarissa
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 37 No. 3 (2025): DECEMBER
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bikkk.V37.3.2025.167-171

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Background: In 2022, the United States reported 207,255 syphilis cases, marking a 17.3% increase from 2021, and the highest incidence since 1950.  In Indonesia, early and late-stage syphilis cases reached 2,981 and 1,144 cases respectively in the first quarter of 2023. Purpose: This study aims to describe the characteristics of syphilis patients at the Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah General Hospital. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted using secondary data from medical records of syphilis patients between January 2021 to December 2023. Data were obtained from the Sexually Transmitted Infection divisions. The study examined patient characteristics, including age, sex, occupation, comorbid conditions, syphilis stage, HIV status, sexual orientation, and sexual behaviour. Result: Out of 346 cases, the highest new syphilis cases recorded in 2021 (133 cases, 86%). The majority of patients were diagnosed with late latent syphilis (211 cases, 61%). The majority of patients were male (59%). The most affected age group was 25–44 years (174 cases, 51%). Private-sector employees represented the largest occupational group (118 cases, 34%). The most common comorbid condition was condyloma acuminatum, 45 patients (50%). In terms of sexual behavior, 62 patients (36%) engaged in receptive sexual activity. Heterosexual orientation was the most frequently reported (176 cases, 51%). Additionally, 205 patients (60%) were HIV-positive. Conclusion: This study has provided important characteristic data in mapping the population to the stages of syphilis, especially in the Bali region.