,
Moussa Savane,
Mariam Toure,
Fatoumata Biro Diallo,
Salifou Talassone Camara,
Background: Skin diseases are diverse and constitute a major public health problem in developing countries, where they are the third most common reason for consultations. Access to dermatological care remains limited in rural communities. The proportion and type of skin pathologies vary from one country to another. The aim of this study was to determine the profile of skin diseases in Guinean communities. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study in June 2022, carried out in a community setting and included all patients with skin conditions residing in the study area aspiring to dermatological care and who were able to travel to the study site. Results: Out of a total of 615 patients consulted, 582 had a skin disease, i.e. a prevalence of 94.6%. The median age of the patients was 14 years, with a predominance of females (61.7%), mostly single (72.7%) and having attended a solar school (58.5%). Skin pathologies were dominated by infectious dermatoses (54.4%), followed by inflammatory dermatoses (23.0%). Scabies predominated, followed by ringworm, with a statistically significant difference (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion: The profile of skin diseases found is similar to that of Conakry University Hospital. The implementation of teledermatology remains an option for increasing the provision of dermatological care.
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Kante, M. D. 1., Savane, M., Toure, M., Diallo, F. B., Camara, S. T., et al. (2024). Profile of Skin Diseases in Rural Guinea. International Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 7(2), 48-54. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijcd.20240702.13
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Kante, M. D. 1.; Savane, M.; Toure, M.; Diallo, F. B.; Camara, S. T., et al. Profile of Skin Diseases in Rural Guinea. Int. J. Clin. Dermatol. 2024, 7(2), 48-54. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcd.20240702.13
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Dermatology Department Donka National Hospital, Conakry University Hospital, Conakry, Guinea;Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea
Dermatology Department Donka National Hospital, Conakry University Hospital, Conakry, Guinea;Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea
Dermatology Department Donka National Hospital, Conakry University Hospital, Conakry, Guinea;Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea
Dermatology Department Donka National Hospital, Conakry University Hospital, Conakry, Guinea;Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea
Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea;Center for Research and Training, Infectious Diseases of Guinea, Conakry, Guinea
