title: Dermatology in the developing world. Needs and solutions.
abstract: Dermatologists, who have assets far in excess of most of the people of the world, have the opportunity to contribute globally to the forces of social progress. This article addresses the dermatologic needs of the developing world and discusses how the needs of these areas, including rural areas in the United States, should be addressed.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Centre for Healthcare Research and Development, Oxford Brookes Hospital, Headington, England. ryan@ermine.oxac.uk
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D003906:Developing Countries; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*