Dr Annick Chauty/Benin
Patient suffering from a a nodule. A clinical form of buruli ulcer.
Patient suffering from a a nodule. A clinical form of buruli ulcer.
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Promoting the integrated approach to skin-related neglected tropical diseases
Skin NTDs are a group of diseases for which the primary presentations are changes in the skin (lumps or swelling, ulcers, swollen limbs and patches on the face or body). These diseases, if not diagnosed and treated early, can lead to long-term disfigurement, disability, stigmatization and socioeconomic problems.
The skin NTDs include:
- Buruli ulcer
- cutaneous leishmaniasis
- post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis
- leprosy
- lymphatic filariasis (lymphoedema and hydrocele)
- mycetoma
- onchocerciasis
- scabies
- yaws
- fungal diseases
Other common diseases of the skin in communities and schools should be treated or referred during active case searches.
The distribution of skin NTDs varies in countries, regions, districts and communities.
