Overview Flashcards
1
Q
List 5 common skin diseases
A
Eczema, dermatitis and other rashes Infection (viral, fungal and bacterial) Acne Skin tumours Psoriasis
2
Q
List 4 skin conditions becoming more common in the UK
A
Skin cancer (aging population and sun exposure)
Venous leg ulceration (aging population)
Atopic dermatitis
Covid toe!
3
Q
List 3 skin conditions becoming less common
A
Leprosy
Viral exanthem (vaccines)
HIV related skin disease
4
Q
Roughly how many skin diseases are there?
A
> 2000
5
Q
Roughly what proportion of the population have a skin condition?
A
> 25%
6
Q
Roughly what proportion of GP consultations are for skin complaints?
A
~20%