No health without skin health: a global call to end skin bleaching and prioritise dermatological equity - The Hindu
World Skin Health Day advocates for skin health recognition, addressing skin bleaching, and promoting inclusivity in dermatology. World Skin Health Day asks the world to reconsider what we see and what we choose not to see. Skin, the body’s largest organ, is also its most visible and most vulnerable. It is both a physical barrier and a mirror of health, dignity and social belonging. Yet, despite its profound role in our well-being, skin health is routinely side-lined in global health agendas.
The Key points
- The skin is the largest organ in the body and the first line of defense against disease.
- Skin diseases affect 1 in 3 people at any given time worldwide.
- Conditions range from minor (acne, eczema) to life-threatening (melanoma, severe infections).
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