Comparison of Frequency of Atopic Dermatitis in Formula Fed and Cow’s Milk Fed Children

Aneela Asghar; Saifullah Sheikh; Muhammad Asghar Butt; Faizaan Asghar; Arfaa Asghar

doi:10.29054/apmc/2018.15

Aneela Asghar Associate Professor, Dermatology King Edward Medical University, Lahore
Saifullah Sheikh Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad
Muhammad Asghar Butt Ex-Professor of Pediatrics Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad
Faizaan Asghar Final Year MBBS Student King Edward Medical University, Lahore
Arfaa Asghar Final Year MBBS Student Khalifa Bin Zayed Medical College, Lahore

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2018.15

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, children, asthma, food allergy

Abstract

Objective: To compare the frequency of atopic dermatitis between formula and cow milk fed children between 1-5 years. Study design: It was a cross-sectional, comparative study. Place of study: Outdoor Departments of Pediatrics and Dermatology, DHQ and Allied hospitals, Faisalabad. Period of study: From January 2015 to December 2015. Methodology: Total one hundred and seventy-five patients of either sex between the ages of 1-5 years on nonexclusive breast feeding were included. Children having asthma and food allergy are excluded. Atopic dermatitis was diagnosed by clinical examination. Data was collected through specially designed proforma. Results: Out of 175 patients, mean age was 3.02±1.28 years. Majority of children (56.57%) had age range between 1-3 years. 107 (61.14%) patients were male and 68 (38.86%) patients were females. 85 (48.57%) children fed cow’s milk while 90 (51.43%) children fed formula milk. The frequency of atopic dermatitis in formula milk fed children was found in 8 (8.89%) children and in cow milk fed children it was 17 (20%) children. P-value was 0.035 showing significant difference. Conclusion: Children who were fed on cow’s milk were more prone to develop atopic dermatitis