Health Condition 1: null- Children aged less than or equal to 14 years presenting with more than one episode of pyoderma (both primary and secondary pyoderma)in the last one year
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Bleach bath and routine hygienic measures: 6% liquid bleach containing sodium hypochlorite will be dispensed and will be instructed to add 7.5 ml (1.5 teaspoon) of the dispensed solutio
Sponsors
JIPMER intramural research grant
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Consecutive consenting children aged less than or equal to 14 years presenting with more than one episode of pyoderma (both primary and secondary pyoderma)in the last one year attending the pediatric dermatology OPD, JIPMER
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children exposed to bleach bath in the last one year Siblings of the index case with pyoderma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To study the effectiveness of bleach bath in addition to routine hygienic measures in comparison with those receiving routine hygienic measures alone in reducing the rate of recurrence of pyoderma in children aged less than or equal to 14 years. 2.To compare the frequency of recurrence of pyoderma and the time of occurrence of first episode of medically attended pyoderma after receiving the intervention between the two groups Timepoint: The outcome will be assessed by observer who will contact the families by telephonic calls once a month for the first three months to obtain information regarding compliance, occurrence of pyoderma that required medical attention and the cost (direct and indirect) involved in its treatment and adverse effects of the intervention. Thereafter, will be contacted once in every 3 months for a period of one year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To study the cost effectiveness of bleach bath in reducing the morbidity associated with pyoderma. 2.To study the prevalence, risk factors and microbial patterns of recurrent pyoderma in children aged less than or equal to 14 years 3.To study the compliance and side effects associated with bleach bath Timepoint: The outcome will be assessed by observer who will contact the families by telephonic calls once a month for the first three months to obtain information regarding compliance, occurrence of pyoderma that required medical attention and the cost (direct and indirect) involved in its treatment and adverse effects of the intervention. Thereafter, will be contacted once in every 3 months for a period of one year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMalathi M
JIPMER
Outcome results
None listed