The skin is the largest organ of the body, skin diseases are the fourth most common cause of all human disease, affecting almost one-third of the world’s population, yet their burden is often underestimated, despite their visibility.
Almost half (42%) of patients with skin disease experience sleep disturbances, The main symptoms that impacted the sleep of patients with skin disease were itching (60%) and burning sensations or tingling (17%).
Skin diseases can have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life, leading to psychosocial costs.
The economic burden of skin diseases is not limited to individual countries but has a global impact. Skin diseases affect populations in both high-income and low-income countries, and their economic consequences are felt worldwide.