Prevalence of skin Neglected Tropical Diseases and superficial fungal infections in two peri-urban schools and one rural community setting in Togo.

Introduction: Skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), are endemic and under-diagnosed in many lower-income communities. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of skin NTDs and fungal infections in two primary schools and a community setting in rural Togo.

Method: This was a cross-sectional study that took place between June-October 2021.

Factors Associated with Skin Cancers in People with Albinism in Togo.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with skin cancers in people with albinism (PWA) in Togo.

Method: This is a retrospective analytical study of the records of PWA examined during five dermatological consultation campaigns from 2019 to 2021.

Results: During the study period, 517 PWA were seen.

Skin cancers in people with albinism in Togo in 2019: results of two rounds of national mobile skin care clinics.

Background: In people with albinism (PWA), the deficiency of melanin increase the risk of skin cancers. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of skin cancers and characteristics of these detected skin cancers (histological types, localization) in PWA in 10 cities in Togo in 2019.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of medical records of PWA systematically examined during two mobile skin care clinics in 2019, as part of a programme for the prevention and management of skin cancers in these subjects.

Dermatological and epidemiological profile of patients with albinism in Togo in 2019: results of two consultation campaigns.

Background: People with albinism (PWA) are targets of prejudice and social exclusion and have limited access to specialized medical care and resources. Our study aimed to describe the epidemiological and dermatological profile of PWA in Togo.

Method: We carried out a cross-sectional study of 294 medical records of PWA systematically examined during two mobile skin care clinics in 2019.

[Risk factors and allergic manifestations associated with atopic dermatitis in Lomé (Togo): a multicenter study of 476 children aged 0-15 years].

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and document the risk factors and allergic reactions associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) in children in Lomé.

Method: This cross-sectional multicenter study took place from March to June 2013 in four health facilities in Lomé. It applied the criteria of the United Kingdom Working Party (UKWP).