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This study aimed to determine the prevalence of various skin diseases among children in South Sinai.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods\u2002<\/jats:bold> A community\u2010based protocol was followed. The study included 2194 children of both genders, 18 years of age and younger, and in six different localities within South Sinai. Data were collected by taking a full history and by systemic and dermatologic clinical examination that included the site, severity, distribution, and extent of skin lesions if present. Subjects were surveyed at general morbidity consultations and campaign field visits. The study was conducted from August 2008 to August 2009. Data were tabulated and analyzed statistically using Pearson\u2019s chi\u2010squared test. Differences were considered significant at a <jats:italic>P\u2010<\/jats:italic>value of &lt;\u20030.05.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results\u2002<\/jats:bold> Findings revealed that 71.4% of the studied population had one or more skin diseases. 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