Gabriela - Dermatology

 Highlighting global healthcare issues: Dermatology


Dermatology, often dismissed as merely cosmetics, actually addresses people with skin diseases affecting approximately 4.69 billion people worldwide. At the WHO’s 156th Executive Board meeting, members passed a landmark resolution, officially recognizing skin diseases as a global public health priority, and yet, it’s still fighting for a seat at the table of important and common health issues.

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Despite this, dermatology remains one of the most unevenly distributed specialties. 50% of the world’s population lacks access to basic skin health services, concentrated in the high-income countries, while in many low- and middle-income regions, dermatologists serve hundreds of thousands of patients. This means that conditions that are underlined as treatable (eczema, scabies, or fungal infections) go undiagnosed or are delayed in diagnosis, leading to complications.

In Southern countries, leprosy, cutaneous leishmaniasis, and buruli ulcer have devastated communities, often with tragic consequences. The International Journal of Dermatology found that up to 60% of people with treatable skin conditions get no care. WHO’s 2025 resolution aims for an open integration of skin care into health systems, diagnostics, and trained health workers.  

It shouldn't be considered a privilege, its time to it's time to stop viewing skin health as superficial and start recognizing it as essential. Move beyond the aesthetics and the influencer skincare line products. Instead, invest in expanding affordable diagnostics and ensure that no one suffers from a treatable skin condition. Healthy skin is not a luxury; it is a human right that is too often denied.



Meet the Author: Gabriela Ureche Gomez 


A Hispanic-American writer and senior student with a passionate focus on the health field. Born in the United States and deeply connected to my cultural roots, I enjoy blending curiosity with a commitment to storytelling that sparks awareness and inspires action. My writing is driven by a desire to communicate, often overlooking issues within today’s healthcare systems and exploring ways to merge science and advocacy to make a meaningful impact on those who are willing to learn.

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