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CLINICAL CONDITIONS PRESENTING TO DERMATOLOGY CLINIC IN 2022 PROVINCIAL GENERAL(TEACHING) HOSPITAL BADULLA; SRI LANKA

Abstract

The Dermatology Clinic at Badulla General Hospital in Sri Lanka provides specialized care for a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions. As part of one of the key hospitals in the Uva Province, the clinic serves a diverse patient population from the surrounding rural areas. Staffed by experienced dermatologists, nurses, and support personnel, the clinic offers treatments for common dermatological issues such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, and fungal infections, as well as more complex cases like autoimmune skin disorders and skin cancers.The clinic also provides treatments for hair loss conditions, including alopecia areata, and offers advanced therapies such as corticosteroid injections, phototherapy, and biologics when necessary. With its role in a general hospital setting, the Dermatology Clinic collaborates closely with other departments to provide comprehensive care for patients with dermatological manifestations of systemic diseases.