Review of Related Literature

This chapter presents the related literature and studies after the in-depth search
done by the researchers. We find solution to our problems, new knowledge, processes
or procedures, and skill employed by the researchers. This will also present the
synthesis, theoretical and conceptual framework to fully understand the research to be
done and lastly the definition of term for better comprehension of the study.

Local
In the Philippines, most of the initial epidemiological studies on mycoses focused
on superficial fungal infections. The Philippine is a low middle- income, tropical country
in Southeast Asia. Since the 1950’s, superficial mycoses have been in the top five most
common diagnoses in our patient dermatology clinics. For several decades, fungal
diagnostic procedures in the Philippines were not routinely done and were limited to the
location, culture, and identification of fungi involved in skin hair, and nail infections.
According to Hay R, Bendeck JE, Chen S; In assigning health priorities, skin
diseases are sometimes thought of, in planning terms, as small time players in the
global league of illness compared with diseases that cause significant mortality, such as
HIV/AIDS. However, skin problems are generally among the most common diseases
seen in primary care settings in tropical areas.

Foreign
A lot of people nowadays are having skin diseases, skin problems and skin
symptoms. There are hundreds of skin conditions that affect humans. The most
common skin conditions can have some symptoms that are similar, so it is important to
understand the differences between them. If you suffer from skin diseases, you know
the pain and irritation that comes along with them. But you can take the fact that you’re
not alone. Many people are using cosmetics without them knowing that they’re allergic
to it, or their skin is not comfortable on cosmetics. Some are using products for skin that
aren’t good for their skin. And that is one of the reasons if why most people are now
suffering from skin diseases. It is generally assumed that every skin problem is an
allergy, a fungal infection or due to stress. Many rashes develop in people prone to
allergies, but this still doesn’t mean that an allergy has caused the current outbreak.
According to Tel Aviv, skin diseases can be caused by genetics or because of
environment.

Condition that irritate, or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness,
burning, and itching. Allergy irritates your genetic make-up and certain diseases and
immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives, and other skin conditions.
According to recent repost by American Academy of Dermatology, more than 85 million
people in the U.S are affected by skin diseases. The term “Skin disease” is basically a
blanket term for common skin conditions like acne, inflammation, infection, and even
skin cancer and according to AAD’s recent report “Burden of skin diseases in the United
Sates”, the number of American suffering from any of the above skin conditions is far
more prevalent than previously thought.

For instance, the World Health Organization’s 2001 report (Mathers 2006) on the
global burden of diseases indicated that skin diseases were associated with mortality
rates of 20,000 in sub-Sarahan Africa in 2001. Assessing the impact of skin disease on
the quality of life in comparison with that of chronic non-dermatological diseases is
difficult. However, the study by Mallon and others (1999),which was not carried out in a
developing country, compares the common skin disease acne with chronic disorders
such as asthma, diabetes, and arthritis and finds comparable deficits in objectives
important component of the skin disease burden in developing countries, particularly in
sub-Sarahan Africa, leads to a similar impact on life quality compared with non-HIV
related skin problems, although the related skin problems, although the use of
antiretroviral therapy significantly improves quality of life. (Mimirani and others 2002).

“I was surprised at how much more disabling are the inflammatory skin diseases.
Rashes, acne and hives, around the world,” According to author Robert Dellavalle, MD,
PhD, MSPH, investigator at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and professor of
dermatology at the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine. Devalle points out that
the fact that skin cancers are much rarer in China and India than in the United States
contributes to making non-cancer skin conditions higher on the global list. The study
used data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.

According to Chante Karimkhani, MD, University of Colorado dermatology

research fellow, “Not only do skin diseases cause substantial pain, disfigurement and
both psychological and financial morbididty, but dermatologic findings are often the
initial manifestation of systematic disease. Global Burden of Disease metrics and
patterns have the potential to affect public health and research priorities on a global
scale. As a comprehensive and transparent measure of large-scale population health,
the Global Burden of Disease is a rich and valuable resource.”

According to Dr. Laurence Knott, Skin disease is often obvious and very visible to
others. Those who have skin diseases have not only to cope with the effects of their
disease but also the reaction of others to their condition. There is stigma attached to a
wide range of skin diseases, affecting many millions of people, just as there is for
mental illness and sexually-transmitted infections. The skin diseases are often incurable
and treatments aim to reduce symptoms. Common examples include acne and eczema.
Whether these conditions are common or very rare, the impact on quality of life can be
far-reaching and profound even stigmatisation. Stigmatisation is an expression of
prejudice and ignorance which the medical profession has a duty to combat with
information and education This should be extended to those with skin diseases, their
families, schools, and the wider community.

The purpose of this review is to make people work closely with a dermatologist to
diagnose. When facing any skin disorder, it is important for people not to do so alone.
Teaming up with the doctor or dermatologist to diagnose any skin disease is the only
way to be sure it is correctly diagnosed and dealt with. And we should treat any skin
condition to ensure that their lifestyle is not affected and for things not to get worse.
SKIN DISEASES IN DAILY LIFE

By:

Manuel, Leah Marie V.

Miranda, Crystal Jane M.
Sestina, Ivy Rose
Gutierrez, Lea Anne P.
Aring, Ferwina
Madjabo, Arlyn