Diagnosis and epidemiologic overview of the spectrum of skin diseases in Central, Northeast Ethiopia and Southern Ethiopia

• DOI: 10.4081/dr.2024.10114
• Publication Date: 2024-11-26T14:14:32Z
• Authors: Sara Rovaris; Paola Monari; Abraham Getachew ...; Takele Tadesse; Efa Ambaw Bogino; Lantesil Wondewosen; Fikirete Getachew; Mehret Techane; Shimelash Bitew; Piergiacomo Calza...; Aldo Morrone
• Keywords: Overcrowding; Personal hygiene

This study analyzed data from hospitals located in three regions of Ethiopia: Addis Ababa, Northeastern Ethiopia, and Southern Ethiopia. The research aims to investigate the prevalence contributing factors associated with skin diseases these regions. Skin disorders represent a significant health concern areas, though their epidemiology differs markedly that observed Western countries. We collected 6,449 patients, considering like education, income, cultural habits, access healthcare. Patients Ethiopia generally had higher Body mass indexes incomes were closer dermatology centers. findings indicate infectious pruritic dermatoses are most prevalent conditions all highlights impact socio-economic status on health, education correlating lower incidence sebaceous gland disorders. Overcrowding was occurrence diseases, emphasizing importance hygiene sanitary conditions. Additionally, distance patient’s residence hospital influenced duration disease, stressing need for better accessibility healthcare services. In conclusion, this offers important insights into spectrum role critical improved education.