The Challenge of Skin Diseases in Europe

Skin and sexually transmitted diseases pose a huge health problem to Europe. They range from the very common to the rare, from the severe to the relatively trivial, and from acute illness to chronic life-long disease. They include cancers, infectious diseases and long-term inflammatory diseases resulting in profound health economic issues. Correct diagnosis and early management can mitigate against these costs, reduce morbidity and greatly improve the life quality of patients. It is the responsibility of dermatologists to provide leadership in the management, prevention, teaching and research of skin diseases and their treatment.

This book describes the burden of skin and sexually transmitted diseases to Europe and shows how service provision varies across the continent. It outlines the high impact diseases and their management and provides up-to-date information on key areas of clinical and scientific advance. A directory of national dermatological associations, European dermatology societies and patient organisations complete a valuable resource that will inform all those involved in delivery of health care to patients. These extend from dermatologists, to health care providers to the pharmaceutical industry and to politicians.