Prevalence of Contagious Skin Diseases in Rasht Lakan Prison

Living in close and crowd conditions can cause increase in many diseases including contagious skin diseases.

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of contagious skin diseases (Scabies, Pediculosis, Wart, Dermatophytosis and Molluscum) in Rasht Lakan prison in 2001-2002.

We selected all prisoners with more careful clinical exams for suspected cases.

In this survey 2100 prisoner evaluated (2055 were male and 45 were female). We picked up 356 prisoners with various skin problems. Dermatophytic infections with 6.28% were more prevalent than Pediculosis (5.1%), Scabies (4.5%) and Wart (1%). There was not any patient with Molluscum Virus. Age range was 18-70 years with mean age 36.38±11.84 years.

This study showed the situation of main skin problems in Rasht Lakan prison.