György Szabó
Hungary
Research Article
Dermatological Aspects of a Humanitarian Mission
Author(s): Róbert Késmárszky, Anna Jakkel and György Szabó
Róbert Késmárszky, Anna Jakkel and György Szabó
Background: Patients with dermatological patholgies represent an important population, especially in developing countries. The cosmetological aspects are important. Objective: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of skin diseases during a humanitarian mission. Methods: 679 patients who presented to our general medical consultations were examined. Patient data was registered to be analyzed retrospectively. The rare and difficult cases were systematically discussed during the consultation. The patient charts were correlated by the corresponding photos. Results: The ethnic origin of the patients was different. The majority of our patients were younger than 50 years old. The dermatological problems represented a major motivation to consult, namely itching and skin lesions. The incidence was higher when secondary findings and complaints were also considered. Besides scabies, mycosis.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6121.1000228