Skin conditions in Rural Sindh

According to the WHO, an estimated 1.8 billion people worldwide are affected by skin conditions at any given point. Conditions such as Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Ringworm, Acne, and Melanoma are some of the most common skin conditions that require attention from a medical professional. Pakistan is particularly susceptible, due to extreme weather conditions and lack of medical resources, and awareness. Some of the most prevalent dermatological concerns received at SHINE Humanity Clinics include cases of Ringworm or Tinea.

Routinely misdiagnosed and unsatisfied with care she had received from other clinics, Ramla came to the SHINE Humanity Zia Abbas Haider Memorial Clinic in Koohi Goth with a noticeable rash on her face and complaints of itching. She was examined and diagnosed with Ringworm (Tinea). With anti-fungal medication, Ramla’s facial rash showed significant signs of improvement after 1 week of treatment. Her itching has also significantly reduced, allowing her to go about her daily chores with minimum discomfort. 

Ramla is one of many in rural Pakistan who suffer from skin infections, highlighting the need for community-led strategies to raise awareness and reduce the prevalence of these preventable conditions.

Adopting a holistic, community-oriented approach and providing essential medication to those affected is crucial in reducing rampantly growing rates of skin diseases in our country. By providing counselling along with treatment, our physicians ensure that our beneficiaries maintain sterile and safe environments at home to prevent the spread of preventable skin diseases. 

Know the risk factors: Allergies, Bacteria, Fungus, Viruses, and Weakened immune systems can all cause skin conditions that require immediate medical attention. Skin diseases do not need to be fatal if they are treated in a timely manner.