Background Epidemiological studies that document the burden of skin diseases in rural and
remote regions of Australia are vital in ensuring proper health‐care planning and …

This is the largest study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dermatologic presentations
to an urban specialist clinic within a community‐controlled health organisation. It adds to our …

Abstract Background/Objectives There is a paucity of research available regarding the
epidemiology of patients attending dermatology outpatient services in Australia. Our …

Background: Little is known about the population using Australian dermatology outpatient
services, in particular, Indigenous patients. This information is important to direct the …

DEAR EDITOR, In South Africa (SA), a country of about 5046 million inhabitants,
approximately 85% of the population is dependent on the public health sector. A total of 220 …

DEAR EDITOR, Published data from around the world indicate that variations exist in
relation to the spectrum of skin diseases occurring in different ethnic groups. 1 However, to …

Background: The most common skin infections affecting children in remote Aboriginal
communities are scabies and impetigo. Group A streptococcal skin infections are linked to …

The most important skin infections in Aboriginal communities in central and northern
Australia are scabies and streptococcal pyoderma. Scabies is endemic in many remote …

The burden of skin infections across all age groups in remote Australian Indigenous
communities is currently unknown. In a retrospective audit of 439 residents from two remote …

Background Precise knowledge of the prevalence and spectrum of skin diseases in a
population allows for effective planning for provision of dermatology services and …