Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms among Students in Kurdistan: a North-west Province of Iran

Background Atopic dermatitis (AD), often called eczema or atopic eczema is a very common skin disease AD looks different in infants, children, and adults. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the disease in Kurdistan province. Materials and Methods Crosssectional study using written questionnaires ISAAC  where 4,000 students in two age groups 76 and 14 13 years in the province were using multistage sling was carried out so that the first two floors rural and urban communities in every city and in every school pupil sles were selected based on 8digit code. Results The prevalence of itchy rashes in the past 6 months, itchy rashes in the past 12 months and rashes at flexural areas were 7.5%, 8.9%, and 10.3%, respectively the prevalence was higher in 1314 years old than 67 years old and was higher in boys than in girls(Odds Ratio (OR)=1.44, Confidence interval (CI)= 1.492, P <0.001). Conclusion The prevalence of itchy rashes in the past 12 month was 8.9% and it was more prevalent in boys than the girls were and in age group 1314 years old was higher than in 67 years old.