Dermatological conditions encountered in The Independent State of Samoa and an exploration of possible strategies to manage dermatological health-care needs in this resource-poor setting.

Authors :: Wlodek C
Va'a-Fuimaono H
Ekeroma A
Source :: The Australasian journal of dermatology [Australas J Dermatol] 2020 Feb; Vol. 61 (1), pp. 51-53. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 18.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: This report adds to the limited existing literature concerning dermatoses in Samoa. Conditions encountered during a 4-day private clinic are reported. Amongst the 75 patients reviewed, eczema was the most frequent condition diagnosed. This was followed by infective dermatoses particularly pityriasis versicolor and tinea infections. Reassuringly, in 97% of cases, suitable medications were available locally.<br /> (© 2019 The Australasian College of Dermatologists.)

Subjects :: Eczema diagnosis
Eczema therapy
Female
Health Services Accessibility statistics & numerical data
Humans
Independent State of Samoa
Male
Poverty statistics & numerical data
Skin Diseases, Infectious diagnosis
Skin Diseases, Infectious therapy
Tinea Versicolor diagnosis
Tinea Versicolor therapy
Rural Population statistics & numerical data
Skin Diseases diagnosis
Skin Diseases therapy

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