ABSTRACT
Skin diseases vary greatly in symptoms and severity and can be temporarily or permanent. Some have situational causes and others may be genetic. Skin diseases are very common among the populations in many developing countries, they have not been regarded as a significant problem that could benefit from public health measures. While most skin disease are minor, others can indicate a more serious issue. Here in this study, we assessed the prevalence and management of skin diseases encountered by community pharmacist in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. A simulated case-based cross-sectional study was conducted among community pharmacist in Owerri urban, a structured questionnaire was organized to collect the information needed. This study was carried out in registered pharmacies in Owerri urban (Owerri municipal) in Imo State. From our result, we observed that Acne had the highest number of occurrences in the patients as indicated by the community pharmacists. However, 51 occurrences were Acne related, with 47 Eczema cases, 29 Dermatitis cases, 11 Urticaria cases and 0 Vitiligo, Psoriasis, and others skin diseases respectively. 23.29% of the male community pharmacists that often-used tablets as a management method for skin diseases and another 6.85% who very often use this management method strongly agreed to be satisfied with the outcome of the tablet method of managing skin diseases. On the other hand, 26.09% of the female community pharmacist who often used and another 17.39% who very often used the tablet management method strongly agreed to be satisfied with the outcome of the tablet method of managing skin diseases.
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