Skin Related Neglected Tropical Diseases

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and is susceptible to a variety of infections and diseases. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of parasitic and bacterial diseases that affect over one billion people in developing countries. Many of these NTDs have a significant impact on the skin, leading to a range of symptoms including itching, rashes, and uncontrolled skin growths.

The goal of this special issue is to provide an overview of current research on skin NTDs, and to highlight new advances in diagnosis and management. We invite contributions from researchers, clinicians, and public health practitioners who are working on skin NTDs in a variety of settings.

One focus of this issue will be on integrations between different fields of medicine, such as dermatology and tropical medicine, to improve our understanding of skin NTDs and to find new treatment options. We are also interested in articles discussing the One Health approach, as the skin NTDs are closely linked to animal health and the environment. Overall, this special issue will provide a comprehensive view of the current state of knowledge on skin NTDs, and will highlight areas for future research to improve prevention, diagnosis, and management of these neglected diseases including:
1. Epidemiology and burden of skin NTDs;
2. Advances in diagnosis and treatment of skin NTDs;
3. Prevention and control measures for skin NTDs;
4. Integration and collaboration between dermatology and tropical medicine for skin NTDs;
5. One Health perspective on skin NTDs, including animal health and environmental factors;
6. Innovative approaches to skin NTD research, such as the use of technology in diagnosis or community-based interventions;
7. Challenges and future directions in skin NTD research and management.

Keywords: skin, neglected tropical diseases, integrations, diagnosis, management, one health

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.