Community dermatology: A branch of dermatology embracing all skin carers in the restoration of skin function.

The article “The wow factor as a determinant of funding for disorders of the skin” published in Medical Military Research addresses a new skin care approach to meet the need of both individuals and communities with skin problems. It is believed that a special branch of dermatology must be set up to cover the public health requirements for interventions that provide repair of the skin in the fields of dermatology, wound healing ,burns , lymphedema, and several neglected tropical diseases [1], viz: leprosy, lymphatic filariasis , podoconiosis, onchocerciasis, leishmaniasis, Yaws, and Buruli Ulcer This should appeal to young doctors and nurses with an interest in travel and many others who take a look first at the skin. The concept was developed by a subcommittee of
the International Society of Dermatology [2]. The interventions can be of many types according to the needs of different age groups taking into account prolonged living in the developed world, diverse locations and skin conditions in the developing and transitional world.