PREVALENCE OF CONGENITAL ICHTHYOSIS IN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN FOR 2017-2023

Abstract

The article provides information on the research conducted to study the prevalence of congenital ichthyosis (CI) in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The retrospective study was conducted on the basis of the documents of patients registered at the Republic Dermatology-Venereal Center of Azerbaijan and Children's Dermatology-Venereal Dispensary №1 during 2017-2023. According to the results of the statistical analysis, peak cases were recorded in 309 patients (67.47%) out of 458 early AI patients registered in 2021-2023. Males predominated among the patients - 363 patients (79.26%), and the prevalence among children and adolescents in the 2-12 age category was 133 (63.94%). The authors emphasize the necessity of this issue and underline the importance of implementing modern diagnostic and treatment standards for CI patients within the framework of a state program.