00999nas a2200169 4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001800054653001200072653001400084653003200098653001200130100001400142245004100156520061800197022001400815 2024 d c11/202410aLeishmaniasis10aleprosy10amonkeypox10aNeglected Tropical Diseases10aScabies1 aKemény L00aEditor's Highlights - December 2024.3 a

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over a billion individuals worldwide, predominantly in low-income countries in tropical and subtropical areas. These diseases frequently result in chronic and debilitating health conditions that significantly diminish the quality of life, often leading to social isolation. The frequent dermatological manifestations underscore the role of dermatologists in managing NTDs. This editorial highlights the crucial role of dermatologists in diagnosing and treating NTDs, focusing on four key diseases: Monkeypox (Mpox) infection, scabies, leprosy, and leishmaniasis.

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