[Notes on dermatosis in the Lao People's Democratic Republic]

Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2007 Aug;100(3):205-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We present a descriptive analysis of dermatoses observed in Lao RDP. A total of 421 patients consulted in 3 provinces. A predominance of infectious dermatoses, rarity of acne and absence of skin cancer were notified. These observations are consistent with what has been observed in developing countries in the tropics. But, the causes of consultation are different from other more developed Asian countries.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Laos / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Skin Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / epidemiology