African Skin: Different Types, Needs and Diseases

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dc.contributor.authorOninla, Olumayowa Abimbolaen_US
dc.contributor.authorOninla, Samuel Olorunyomien_US
dc.contributor.authorBolaji, Ibiesa Otike-Odibien_US
dc.contributor.authorMufutau, Muphy Oripelayeen_US
dc.contributor.authorFatai, Olatunde Olanrewajuen_US
dc.contributor.authorTahir, Mohammeden_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-10-16T08:44:07Z
dc.date.available2020-10-16T08:44:07Z
dc.date.issued2019-06
dc.description.abstractMicroscopic structures in the skin are basically the same in all races. Differences are found in histology and physiology of the skin resulting in different skin types, needs and prevailing skin diseases. Skin pigmentation (with the photo-protective properties), and the barrier function of the stratum corneum are the main differences between African and Caucasian skin.The geographic distribution of UV radiation (UVR) has a positive correlation with geographical location. The darker-skinned populations are closer to the equator where there are high amounts of UVR especially in the tropical regions of the world. African skin has the greatest variability in skin color. Africa has both white and dark skinned individuals with the darker-skinned populations beingmostly around the equator. Leslie Baumann introduced four parameters that more accurately characterized skin types than previous classification of dry, oily, normal and combination skin. These are dry or oily –D/O; sensitive or resistant –S/R;pigmented or non-pigmented –P/N, and wrinkled or unwrinkled skin –W/T. Combinations of these further produced sixteen skin phenotypes. Dark skinned individuals often have the PT types while the light skinned mostly have the NW types.Skin needs basically depends on the type. Identifying the skin type is fundamental to providing the right skin care. According to Baumann, the fundamental elements of skin care are mild cleansing, hydrating (moisturization with humectants and emollients), replenishing (withlipids, ceramides and fatty acids) and skin protection (UV protection and increased humidity).Skin diseases are associated with skin type. Eczema is more typical in people with DS combinations while acne is associated with OS skin type (especially OSNT and OSPT). Prevalence of skin diseases varies within African communities from 35% to 87% with skin infections affecting 22-46% and eczemas 13-21% of patients in various studies.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 220282, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine,Dermatology Unit,University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 220282, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 220282, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Medicine, Dermatology Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.citationOninla Olumayowa Abimbola, Oninla Samuel Olorunyomi, Bolaji Ibiesa Otike-Odibi, Mufutau Muphy Oripelaye, Fatai Olatunde Olanrewaju, Tahir Mohammed. African Skin: Different Types, Needs and Diseases. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health. 2019 Jun; 36(3): 1-13en_US
dc.identifier.issn2278–1005
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/209552
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherSCIENCEDOMAIN internationalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber3en_US
dc.relation.volume36en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org//10.9734/IJTDH/2019/v36i330143en_US
dc.subjectAfrican skinen_US
dc.subjectskin diseasesen_US
dc.subjectskin typesen_US
dc.titleAfrican Skin: Different Types, Needs and Diseasesen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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