Frequency of Skin Disorders

Prevalence of Skin Disorders in the Population

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Prevalence is the proportion of the population affected by a skin condition at any given time. This study was done out of 1000 people. Eczema (Dermatitis) = 9 % Acne = 8.6 % Infections = 4.6 % Viral Warts = 3.4 % Psoriasis = 1.6 % Bibliography: Dermatology, An Illustrated Text and Atlas, 2nd Edition

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