01305nas a2200205   4500000000100000008004100001653003900042653000900081653001600090653002000106653002900126653002500155100001500180700001300195245008400208856013900292300000800431490000600439520065400445       2018                            d10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aSkin10aIntegration10aDisease mapping10aMass drug administration10aMorbidity management1 aChandler D1 aFuller L00aThe skin — A common pathway for integrating diagnosis and management of NTDs.  ufile:///C:/Users/Ikram/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe/TempState/Downloads/tropicalmed-03-00101%20(1).pdf  a1010 v33 a<p>Many of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have major skin manifestations. These skin-related NTDs or ‘skin NTDs’ cause significant morbidity and economic hardship in some of the poorest communities worldwide. We draw attention to the collective burden of skin disease and suggest that the skin be used as a platform for the integration of control activities for NTDs. Theopportunitiesforintegrationarenumerous,rangingfromdiagnosisanddiseasemappingtomass drug administration and morbidity management. The dermatology community has an important role to play, and will be expected to support research and control activities globally.</p>