Abstract

PERIN, Diana; RIVELLI, Victoria; GUGLIELMONE, María Carolina  and  ALDAMA, Arnaldo. Extramural detection of skin diseases. Rev. Nac. (Itauguá) [online]. 2011, vol.3, n.1, pp.48-51. ISSN 2072-8174.

We report of the frequency of skin conditions made by a Dermatology Service for several days in adjacent communities of the National Hospital. Material and Methods: We evaluated 948 subjects, with predominance of female gender (65%). Results:The most common age group was between 30 to 39 years. Serious diseases were detected: skin cancer, precursor lesions for skin cancer, pemphigus, genodermatosis and leprosy.

Keywords : community care; skin diseases; community dermatology; Paraguay.

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