Background:The evaluation for skin disorder forms an important component of primary health care practice for all including children. The prevalence of certain skin diseases in children can reflect status of health, hygiene and personal cleanliness of a community.Aims&Objective :This study was planned to evaluate the magnitude of skin diseases, pattern of various dermatoses, factors contributing to these dermatoses and concurrent systemic disease among children up to 5 years of age.Material and Methods:Consecutive 100 children, aged up to 5 years, attending  Dermatology OPD of Nalanda Medical College and Hospital were the subjects of this study. A detailed general, systemic and cutaneous examination followed by relevant investigations were carried out. The findings were recorded in a proforma for analysis and interpretation of data.Results:One hundred and thirty (130) diagnoses were made in 100 children. Etiological analysis revealed that majority (53,40.76%) of dermatoses belonged to infection and infestation group followed by eczematous (39,30%) and hypersensitivity (13,10%) . Of the infection and infestation group, bacterial infection was (23, 17.69%)and viral infection (14, 10.76%)respectively .Conclusion:This study provides a preliminary baseline data for future clinical research. It might also help to assess the changing trends of pediatric dermatoses.