Table 2.
Types of skin problems discussed in order of frequency
| ICPC-2 skin code | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
| S74 Dermatophytosis | 6 | 12.0 |
| S87 Atopic eczema | 6 | 12.0 |
| S04 Lump/swelling localised | 4 | 8.0 |
| S03 Warts | 3 | 6.0 |
| S96 Acne | 3 | 6.0 |
| S99 Skin disease other | 3 | 6.0 |
| S16 Bruise/contusion | 2 | 4.0 |
| S29 Skin symptom/complaint other | 2 | 4.0 |
| S70 Herpes zoster | 2 | 4.0 |
| S82 Naevus/mole | 2 | 4.0 |
| S88 Dermatitis contact/allergic | 2 | 4.0 |
| S91 Psoriasis | 2 | 4.0 |
| S10 Boil/carbuncle | 1 | 2.0 |
| S12 Insect bite/sting | 1 | 2.0 |
| S21 Skin texture/symptom complaint | 1 | 2.0 |
| S23 Hair loss/baldness | 1 | 2.0 |
| S05 Lumps/swellings generalised | 1 | 2.0 |
| S06 Rash localised | 1 | 2.0 |
| S76 Skin infection other | 1 | 2.0 |
| S79 Neoplasm of skin benign/unspecified | 1 | 2.0 |
| S86 Dermatitis seborrhoeic | 1 | 2.0 |
| S09 Infected finger/toe | 1 | 2.0 |
| S90 Pityriasis rosea | 1 | 2.0 |
| S93 Sebaceous cyst | 1 | 2.0 |
| S97 Chronic ulcer skin | 1 | 2.0 |
| S84 Impetigo | 1 | 2.0 |
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| Total number of skin problems | 51 | 100 |
a
% column may not sum to 100 because of rounding. ICPC = International classification of primary care.