Community Dermatology: Necessity or Hype?
Abstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46405/ejms.v1i1.14
Skin diseases are common all over the world with high prevalence
in developing countries with significant socioeconomic and
behavioral impact. In Nepal, it is the fourth leading cause of nonfatal
diseases. A community clinic is a term used for a specialist
clinic provided in a Primary Care setting. The aim of these clinics
in Nepal is to improve access to basic health services including
family planning, child health, and safe motherhood. But there are
no policies for dermatological diseases in rural communities.
As skin diseases do not usually cause mortality, it is often ignored.
But the morbidity is often high and the impact on the quality of life
is also high. Conducting regular skin camps at inaccessible parts
of the country is a good way to provide service to the people of
the community and due to the fact that most skin conditions can
be diagnosed visually, the method of teledermatology can be
successful.
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