Table 2.

Types of skin problems discussed in order of frequency

ICPC-2 skin codeFrequency%
S74 Dermatophytosis612.0
S87 Atopic eczema612.0
S04 Lump/swelling localised48.0
S03 Warts36.0
S96 Acne36.0
S99 Skin disease other36.0
S16 Bruise/contusion24.0
S29 Skin symptom/complaint other24.0
S70 Herpes zoster24.0
S82 Naevus/mole24.0
S88 Dermatitis contact/allergic24.0
S91 Psoriasis24.0
S10 Boil/carbuncle12.0
S12 Insect bite/sting12.0
S21 Skin texture/symptom complaint12.0
S23 Hair loss/baldness12.0
S05 Lumps/swellings generalised12.0
S06 Rash localised12.0
S76 Skin infection other12.0
S79 Neoplasm of skin benign/unspecified12.0
S86 Dermatitis seborrhoeic12.0
S09 Infected finger/toe12.0
S90 Pityriasis rosea12.0
S93 Sebaceous cyst12.0
S97 Chronic ulcer skin12.0
S84 Impetigo12.0
Total number of skin problems51100
  • a % column may not sum to 100 because of rounding. ICPC = International classification of primary care.