Dermatological Diseases in a Chepang Community

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https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v21i1.49631

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Community dermatology, Dermatophytosis, Indigenous, Scabies

Abstract

Chepang is an indigenous group residing mostly in the hilly region of central Nepal. They are still considered as most marginalized and socio-economically deprived group in the country. There are just a handful of studies on the health status of this community but none of these studies were dedicated on the dermatological issues. A two-day dermatological outreach camp dedicated for Chepang community was conducted at Makawanpur district of central Nepal. Dermatophyte infections and scabies were the most common dermatological problems noted. The poor socio-economic status, poor hygiene combined with illiteracy was the major factor contributing to these conditions and their overall health.

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Niraj Parajuli, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sushil Paudel, Civil Service Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Registrar, Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Civil Service Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Published

2023-03-31

How to Cite

Parajuli, N., & Paudel, S. (2023). Dermatological Diseases in a Chepang Community. Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology &Amp; Leprology, 21(1), 58–59. https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v21i1.49631

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Letters to the Editor