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Skin disorders are a growing concern in the paediatric population. This study reviewed original articles conducted in family practices, emergency departments and outpatient clinics from the last 20 years in Europe to determine the most prevalent skin diseases in children. Due to the limited number of such studies, 6 original studies (131,810 patients) were included in the review. Results varied by location: in family paediatrician offices the most common diagnosis was atopic dermatitis, emergency departments recorded more frequent visits of children with acute skin disorders, in dermatology outpatient clinics showed a high prevalence of viral infections and acne vulgaris in older children. The study showed that the most common skin diseases varied by the time of year and the age of the children, highlighting the need for additional research stratified by age and season on large European cohorts.
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