Dermatology on the global stage: The role of dermatologists in international health advocacy and COVID-19 research

Dermatology on the global stage: The role of dermatologists in international health advocacy and COVID-19 research

Authors: Sonya Prasad MSc a b, Ingrid V. Bassett MD, MPH c d, Esther E. Freeman MD, PhD

Journal: International Journal of Women's Dermatology, Volume 7, Issue 5, Part A, December 2021, Pages 653-659, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.10.003

Published: December 2021

Background

Over the last decade, there has been a surge in interest and funding for global health dermatology. Skin conditions are now recognized as the fourth leading cause of nonfatal disease burden worldwide in disability-adjusted life years. Dermatologists are uniquely positioned within global health because skin conditions are often the presenting sign of severe illnesses, such as neglected tropical diseases and COVID-19.

Methods

We review four major areas of work by dermatologists within global health: i) characterization of global burden of skin disease, ii) advocacy for dermatologic therapies on the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines, iii) advancements in global programming for skin-related tropical diseases, and iv) the role of ... [Read the full article here]