Migrant skin health: perspectives from the Migrant Health Summit, Malta, 2022

Skin diseases are listed among the most common health issues in refugee camps, yet the lack of skilled professionals, scarce diagnostics and formularies lead to inadequate provision of care for these people. This perspective highlights the possible role of dermatologists in escalating dermatological care to migrants and displaced persons in humanitarian crises.

Automated summary

Skin diseases are prevalent in refugee camps due to a lack of skilled professionals, limited access to diagnostics and medications. This perspective highlights the importance of dermatologists in providing adequate care for migrants and displaced persons during humanitarian crises.