TLDR About 43% of people in Europe have had a skin condition in the past year, with fungal infections, acne, and eczema being the most common.
This population-based study surveyed 44,689 participants from 27 European countries to estimate the prevalence of common skin conditions. It found that 43.35% of participants reported having at least one skin condition in the past 12 months, projecting to over 185 million individuals across the surveyed countries. The most frequent conditions were fungal skin infections (8.9%), acne (5.4%), and atopic dermatitis/eczema (5.5%). Women were more likely to suffer from alopecia, acne, eczema, and rosacea, while men were more prone to psoriasis and sexually transmitted infections. The study highlights the significant public health burden of skin diseases and the need for adequate dermatological care.
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November 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
2 citations,
March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” Certain plants like Aloe vera and Neem are effective and safe for treating various skin conditions.
July 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” The most common skin diseases found were contact dermatitis, scabies, fungal infections, urticaria, and acne, highlighting the need for better public health policies and awareness.
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March 2020 in “Jornal de Pediatria” Inflammatory skin conditions are the most common in Brazilian children, with atopic dermatitis being the top issue.
