Overview
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What are the most common skin problems?
Skin lesions: 40-50% of specialist activity now relates to skin lesions, particularly in geographical areas with higher rates of skin cancer, such as the south coast. Non-melanoma skin cancer in the UK is estimated to affect about 265 people in every 100,000, increasing to a rate of 1,365 per 100,000 among those over 85. Malignant melanoma incidence is 22 per 100,000 (Cancer UK —data for 2012).
Eczema: Between 10-12% of patients seen in specialist dermatology departments have eczema. Prevalence reduces with age: in children under one, atopic eczema is very common, (2,000 per 10,000 population in England and Wales) and there is a lifetime prevalence of around 20% in 3-11 year olds.
Q4 REVIEW - NOV 2016