Skin disease in the Eastern Cape (SKINSCAPE): a Global Psoriasis Atlas point prevalence study in rural South Africa

Alison K. Wright; Rebekah Swan; Jingyuan Xu; Su M. Lwin; Shir Azrielant; Antoinette Chateau; Chioma Ede; Jacob Sons; Zikhona Gxolo; A. Skenjana; Avumile Mankahla; Sarina Drusinsky; Susanna M.H. Kannenberg; Sthembiso Mhlanga; Mpume Luthuli; Louise M. Topping; Elsa Taicher; Carsten Flohr; Ncoza C. Dlova; Darren M. Ashcroft; Christopher Em Griffiths

doi:10.1093/bjd/ljaf386

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Skin disease is common in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. These findings may help strengthen the provision of dermatology services and the distribution of resources in the region, and highlight training opportunities for healthcare workers.

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