A skin disease and needs assessment analysis of the displaced Rohingya population in the Kutupalong refugee camp, Bangladesh

A skin disease and needs assessment analysis of the displaced Rohingya population in the Kutupalong refugee camp, Bangladesh

Authors: Khan SS, Padovese V, Maurer TA, Barua DP, Chowdhury MIH, Islam MA, Mowla MR, Griffiths CEM

Journal: Clin Exp Dermatol. 2020 Dec;45(8):1051-1054, https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.14310

Published: 23 September 2020

The physical, psychological and financial burden of skin disease in low‐ to middle‐income countries, where access to skincare is limited, is poorly understood. A group that we know very little about in this regard are refugees. There are limited data on the range of skin diseases and skincare needs of this group. To better understand the skincare needs of the displaced Rohingya population residing in the Kutupalong refugee camp, Bangladesh, we collected data on demographics, living conditions and range of dermatoses. In the 380 patients assessed, fungal ... [Read the full article here]