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Online Published: 25 Nov 2014
 
RMJ. 2014; 39(4): 403-405


Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan

Ejaz Bangash, Tahir Iqbal, Saima Perwaiz Iqbal.


Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency, presentation and variations of common skin problems presenting to a primary health care clinic in Nurpur Shahan during year 2012.
Methodology: All patients with skin problems attending the Rotary Shifa Health Care center from first January 2012 to December 2012 were included. All patients were evaluated by family physicians. Age, gender, diagnoses and seasonal fluctuations of the most common skin problems were recorded. Descriptive statistics were carried out
Results: Out of 3200 patients seen during the study period, 353 had skin problems. Majority (60.7%) were below 20 years of age. Male to female ratio was 1: 1.5. Most visited the clinic in May followed by April while the number of patients was decreased in November and December. The most common condition seen was scabies, followed by dermatitis and acne vulgaris.
Conclusion: The overall prevalence of skin disease was high in the community. It needs special consideration for extensive public health initiatives to improve their control and quality of life, as most of the infectious diseases are preventable. Public resources should make people aware of skin diseases and its preventive measures.

Key words: Skin diseases, primary health, scabies.


 
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Bangash E, Iqbal T, Iqbal SP. Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan. RMJ. 2014; 39(4): 403-405.

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Bangash E, Iqbal T, Iqbal SP. Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan. RMJ. (2014), [cited June 23, 2026]; 39(4): 403-405.


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Bangash, E., Iqbal, . T. & Iqbal, . S. P. (2014) Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan. RMJ, 39 (4), 403-405.


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Bangash, Ejaz, Tahir Iqbal, and Saima Perwaiz Iqbal. 2014. Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan. Rawal Medical Journal, 39 (4), 403-405.


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Bangash, Ejaz, Tahir Iqbal, and Saima Perwaiz Iqbal. "Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan." Rawal Medical Journal 39 (2014), 403-405.


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Bangash, Ejaz, Tahir Iqbal, and Saima Perwaiz Iqbal. "Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan." Rawal Medical Journal 39.4 (2014), 403-405. Print.


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Bangash, E., Iqbal, . T. & Iqbal, . S. P. (2014) Frequency of skin diseases presenting to a Primary Health Care Center in rural Islamabad, Pakistan. Rawal Medical Journal, 39 (4), 403-405.


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