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These conditions accounted for a global YLDs rate of 495.1 per 100,000 person\u2010years, placing them eighth in terms of disease burden. Overall, the most prevalent conditions were STIs excluding HIV (16.8%), fungal infections (7.8%), and acne (3.0%). Squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and decubitus ulcers showed increasing prevalence, while atopic dermatitis, scabies and viral infections declined slightly. Acne, scabies and atopic dermatitis predominated in youth, whereas fungal infections, contact dermatitis and skin cancers predominated in older adults. Females showed higher prevalence of STIs, acne and atopic dermatitis. Infectious skin diseases were more common in Sub\u2010Saharan Africa and tropical regions, while chronic inflammatory and neoplastic diseases predominated in high\u2010income regions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Several limitations were identified. The GBD initiative only includes some dermatological diseases reflecting the difficulties in obtaining data because of the multitude of skin diseases with underreporting and misdiagnosis. There are significant gaps in data from low\u2010 and middle\u2010income countries, a lack of reliable trends and inadequate quality\u2010adjusted life year estimates considering cultural and social variations. The GBD initiative provides valuable insights but underestimates the true burden of skin diseases. 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