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Although skin diseases in remote African regions are prevalent and pose a substantial health burden, they remain neglected and understudied. This review aims to explore current challenges in the diagnosis and management of skin diseases in African regions and focus on the need for enhanced understanding and improved healthcare strategies.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>We reviewed papers that were retrieved from PubMed, Google Scholar, and other relevant academic search sites to analyze the prevalence, screening techniques, as well as management strategies and obstacles associated with dermatological diseases in remote African regions.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Current literature suggests there is indeed a high prevalence of skin diseases where other infections are predominant. Further, different factors, such as socioeconomic status and environmental conditions, make it challenging for optimal screening and treatment of skin diseases in remote African regions. Common screening methods for skin diseases involve clinical examination and laboratory tests, while management includes pharmacotherapy, surgery, and counseling approaches. Overall, access to medications and adequate healthcare services remains limited.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Early diagnosis and management of skin diseases in remote African regions have significant challenges, including a lack of funding for dermatology, education, and research. Future promising strategies such as teledermatology, point-of-care diagnostic technologies, and task shifting show promise in improving access to care. However, there is a need for sustained efforts to address the underlying socioeconomic factors and improve healthcare delivery in remote African regions.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/postmj\/qgae133","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,11,13]],"date-time":"2024-11-13T10:59:01Z","timestamp":1731495541000},"page":"504-510","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["The screening and management of skin diseases in remote African regions: a narrative review"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"101","author":[{"given":"Nadine","family":"Mugisha","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Research and Education, Oli Health Magazine Organization , Kigali ,","place":["Rwanda"]},{"name":"Center for Equity in Global Surgery, University of Global Health Equity , Kigali 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