Summary Background The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is one of the most widely
used dermatology‐specific quality of life instruments. Over the last 5 years there has been …

Abstract The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) has two major
goals: to interrupt transmission of the parasite and to provide care for those who suffer the …

Mental health conditions will be the largest contributor to the global health burden by 2030.
Our review suggests that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) predispose individuals to poor …

Background Scabies is highly prevalent in resource‐poor communities in developing
countries and is associated with considerable morbidity in this setting. How the parasitic skin …

Background Podoconiosis is a non-filarial elephantiasis caused by long-term barefoot
exposure to volcanic soils in endemic areas. Irritant silicate particles penetrate the skin …

Background Tungiasis (sand flea disease) is a neglected tropical skin disease caused by
female sand fleas (Tunga spp.) embedded in the skin of the host. The disease is common in …

Background Scabies is a highly contagious disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei,
and the disease is still a major public health problem in many resource‐poor regions. Apart …

Background This study aimed to determine the key mental health indicators affecting people
affected by lymphatic filariasis (LF) lymphoedema by assessing the prevalence of …

Background Podoconiosis is one of the most neglected tropical diseases, which untreated,
causes considerable physical disability and stigma for affected individuals. Little is known …

Background The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis aims to interrupt
transmission of lymphatic filariasis and manage morbidity in people currently living with the …