TROPICAL-ASSOCIATED SKIN AND SOFT-TISSUE INFECTIONS

In many tropical areas, dermatological disorders are among the five common causes of disease and loss of manpower in rural areas where the majority of the population lives. Poverty, poor socioeconomic conditions, natural disasters and wars in the areas have adversely affected the disease prevalence. Fortunately, dermatologists worldwide have embarked on a programme of education and training which should improve dermatological care for these millions of patients.