The Challenge of Skin Diseases in Europe

Skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections account for 20% of all diagnoses in the doctors’ office, and therefore present a major public health challenge for Europe. The clinical presentations range from minor transient problems to severe, debilitating diseases and include different cancers, cutaneous and systemic infections and chronic infl ammatory diseases, all with a high burden to patients’ well-being and quality of life. The prevalence of diseases, especially skin cancers, allergies, chronic wounds and sexually transmitted infe ...