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skin-diseases-dermatology

id int64	age int64	sex string	child int64	urban int64	hiv_positive int64	diagnosis string	skin_ntd_type string	body_site string	severity string	duration_weeks int64	chronic int64	recurrent int64	itching int64	pain int64	cosmetic_concern int64	functional_impairment int64	stigma_experienced int64	psychological_impact int64	clinical_diagnosis_only int64	teledermatology_used int64	referred_specialist int64	referral_completed int64	treatment_given string	traditional_remedy_used int64	self_medication int64	treatment_affordable int64	improved int64	secondary_infection int64	scarring int64
1	55	M	0	0	0	fungal_infection	none	generalised	severe	38	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral_antifungal	1	0	0	0	0	0
2	43	F	0	0	0	bacterial_infection	none	face	mild	9	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antibiotic	0	1	0	1	0	0
3	33	F	0	1	0	skin_cancer	none	trunk	mild	4	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	referral	0	0	0	1	0	0
4	5	F	1	0	0	bacterial_infection	none	upper_limb	moderate	8	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antibiotic	1	1	1	0	0	0
5	49	F	0	0	0	drug_eruption	none	scalp	mild	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	oral	0	1	0	1	0	0
6	4	M	1	0	0	scabies	none	generalised	severe	9	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	benzyl_benzoate	1	0	0	0	0	0
7	29	F	0	1	0	fungal_infection	none	upper_limb	mild	4	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	1	0	1	0	0
8	33	M	0	0	0	keloid	none	upper_limb	moderate	7	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	none	1	0	0	0	0	0
9	6	F	1	1	0	viral_warts	none	face	severe	12	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	1	0	1	1	0	0
10	34	F	0	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	lower_limb	moderate	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_steroid	0	1	1	1	0	0
11	11	M	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	face	mild	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	both	0	0	1	1	0	0
12	8	M	1	1	0	other	none	trunk	severe	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	none	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	4	M	1	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	lower_limb	severe	26	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	both	0	1	1	1	1	0
14	13	M	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	face	mild	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral_antifungal	0	0	1	1	0	0
15	13	M	1	0	0	scabies	none	upper_limb	mild	12	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	ivermectin	0	0	0	0	1	0
16	28	F	0	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	lower_limb	mild	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_steroid	0	0	1	0	0	0
17	24	M	0	0	0	psoriasis	none	groin	moderate	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical	0	1	0	1	0	0
18	37	M	0	0	0	acne	none	groin	severe	18	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	benzoyl_peroxide	0	0	0	1	0	0
19	17	M	0	1	0	psoriasis	none	trunk	severe	28	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	oral	0	0	0	0	0	0
20	13	M	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	generalised	moderate	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	0	1	0	0	0
21	20	M	0	0	0	scabies	none	groin	mild	22	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	ivermectin	1	0	0	1	1	0
22	6	F	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	groin	severe	27	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	oral_antifungal	0	1	0	1	0	0
23	7	F	1	0	1	pruritic_papular	none	lower_limb	mild	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	1	0	1	1	0	0
24	9	F	1	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	upper_limb	mild	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	emollient	0	1	0	1	1	0
25	8	M	1	1	0	viral_warts	none	lower_limb	moderate	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	0	0	0	1	0	0
26	18	F	0	1	0	bacterial_infection	none	face	mild	19	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	both	0	0	1	0	0	0
27	14	M	1	0	0	scabies	none	lower_limb	moderate	13	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	ivermectin	0	0	0	0	1	0
28	15	M	0	1	0	bacterial_infection	none	upper_limb	mild	12	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral_antibiotic	0	1	1	0	0	0
29	20	F	0	0	0	fungal_infection	none	trunk	moderate	8	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	both	0	0	1	1	0	0
30	13	M	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	trunk	mild	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	0	0	0	0	0
31	35	F	0	0	0	other	none	groin	severe	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	referral	0	1	1	1	0	0
32	25	F	0	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	groin	mild	29	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	topical_steroid	1	0	0	0	0	0
33	15	F	0	1	0	urticaria	none	generalised	mild	13	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	none	0	0	0	0	0	0
34	17	F	0	0	0	viral_warts	none	scalp	mild	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	0	0	0	1	0	0
35	17	F	0	1	0	fungal_infection	none	scalp	mild	5	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	1	1	0	0	0
36	32	F	0	0	0	scabies	none	trunk	mild	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	benzyl_benzoate	0	0	0	0	0	0
37	78	M	0	0	0	psoriasis	none	generalised	moderate	19	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	topical	0	0	1	1	0	0
38	12	M	1	1	0	scabies	none	trunk	moderate	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	benzyl_benzoate	0	0	0	1	0	0
39	16	M	0	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	generalised	mild	26	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	topical_steroid	1	1	1	0	0	0
40	44	F	0	0	1	drug_eruption	none	scalp	severe	41	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	referral	1	0	1	1	0	1
41	9	M	1	1	0	viral_warts	none	trunk	severe	14	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	oral	1	0	0	1	0	0
42	6	M	1	0	0	urticaria	none	face	moderate	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	referral	0	0	0	1	0	0
43	39	M	0	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	face	severe	8	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	emollient	0	0	1	1	0	0
44	35	F	0	1	0	viral_warts	none	groin	mild	9	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	none	0	1	0	0	0	0
45	50	F	0	0	0	keloid	none	upper_limb	mild	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	none	1	1	0	0	0	0
46	85	F	0	1	0	scabies	none	upper_limb	moderate	12	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	permethrin	1	1	0	0	0	0
47	20	M	0	1	0	acne	none	face	severe	17	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	benzoyl_peroxide	0	0	1	0	0	1
48	48	M	0	1	0	fungal_infection	none	trunk	moderate	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	1	1	0	0	0	0
49	47	F	0	0	0	acne	none	upper_limb	mild	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	topical_retinoid	1	1	1	0	0	0
50	16	F	0	0	0	acne	none	scalp	severe	10	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	benzoyl_peroxide	0	0	1	0	0	0
51	34	M	0	0	0	fungal_infection	none	upper_limb	mild	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	0	0	0	0	0
52	22	M	0	0	0	fungal_infection	none	upper_limb	severe	5	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	0	0	0	0	0
53	11	M	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	lower_limb	moderate	28	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral_antifungal	1	1	1	1	0	0
54	17	F	0	1	0	vitiligo	none	generalised	moderate	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical	0	0	0	1	0	0
55	67	F	0	1	0	bacterial_infection	none	lower_limb	mild	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	both	0	0	0	1	0	0
56	42	M	0	1	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	scalp	severe	12	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	antihistamine	1	1	1	0	0	0
57	5	M	1	0	0	bacterial_infection	none	face	severe	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antibiotic	0	0	1	1	0	0
58	6	F	1	0	0	urticaria	none	trunk	mild	17	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	topical	1	0	1	1	0	0
59	3	M	1	0	1	fungal_infection	none	face	severe	15	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	1	1	0	0	1
60	3	M	1	1	0	other	none	face	moderate	16	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	referral	1	0	0	1	0	0
61	85	F	0	1	1	kaposi_sarcoma	none	trunk	moderate	7	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical	0	0	1	1	0	0
62	14	F	1	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	upper_limb	severe	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	emollient	1	1	0	1	0	1
63	12	M	1	0	0	skin_ntd	buruli_ulcer	face	mild	20	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	oral	0	0	0	0	0	0
64	19	F	0	0	0	other	none	trunk	moderate	16	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	oral	0	0	1	0	0	0
65	16	F	0	0	0	bacterial_infection	none	upper_limb	moderate	23	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	both	0	1	0	0	0	0
66	11	F	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	generalised	moderate	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	oral_antifungal	0	0	0	1	0	0
67	5	M	1	0	0	scabies	none	scalp	severe	10	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	permethrin	0	0	0	0	0	0
68	59	M	0	1	0	drug_eruption	none	trunk	mild	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	referral	0	0	1	1	0	0
69	7	M	1	1	0	fungal_infection	none	generalised	moderate	10	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	1	0	0	0	0
70	30	M	0	0	0	keloid	none	face	severe	50	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical	0	1	1	1	0	0
71	7	F	1	0	0	urticaria	none	generalised	mild	27	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	0	0	1	1	0	0
72	11	F	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	scalp	mild	41	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	topical_antifungal	1	1	0	0	0	0
73	9	F	1	1	0	urticaria	none	generalised	mild	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	1	1	0	0	0	0
74	21	M	0	0	0	keloid	none	scalp	mild	28	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical	0	1	0	1	0	0
75	47	M	0	0	0	fungal_infection	none	groin	moderate	43	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral_antifungal	0	0	1	0	0	0
76	14	F	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	scalp	moderate	24	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	0	0	0	0	0
77	12	M	1	0	0	scabies	none	face	moderate	13	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	permethrin	0	1	0	1	0	0
78	30	M	0	1	0	bacterial_infection	none	trunk	moderate	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	both	0	0	0	0	0	0
79	14	M	1	1	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	upper_limb	moderate	47	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	antihistamine	0	0	1	0	0	0
80	9	F	1	1	0	fungal_infection	none	generalised	moderate	9	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	both	1	0	0	1	0	0
81	8	F	1	1	0	scabies	none	lower_limb	severe	17	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	ivermectin	1	0	0	1	0	1
82	16	M	0	0	0	vitiligo	none	generalised	moderate	9	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	1	1	0	1	0	0
83	50	F	0	0	0	scabies	none	trunk	mild	16	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	benzyl_benzoate	0	1	0	0	0	0
84	5	M	1	0	0	viral_warts	none	face	severe	14	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	oral	0	0	1	0	0	0
85	4	F	1	0	0	viral_warts	none	generalised	moderate	19	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	0	1	0	1	0	0
86	21	F	0	1	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	lower_limb	moderate	14	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_steroid	0	1	1	0	1	0
87	15	M	0	0	0	viral_warts	none	scalp	moderate	49	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	oral	0	0	0	1	0	0
88	18	F	0	1	0	fungal_infection	none	generalised	severe	9	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	1	0	0	0	0	0
89	18	F	0	0	0	bacterial_infection	none	trunk	moderate	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	oral_antibiotic	0	0	1	0	0	0
90	29	M	0	0	0	scabies	none	upper_limb	mild	8	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	benzyl_benzoate	0	1	1	1	1	0
91	11	M	1	0	0	eczema_dermatitis	none	lower_limb	moderate	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	both	1	0	0	0	0	0
92	22	F	0	0	0	scabies	none	face	mild	9	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	permethrin	0	1	0	1	0	0
93	11	F	1	0	0	other	none	scalp	mild	16	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	none	1	0	0	0	0	0
94	45	M	0	0	0	other	none	generalised	severe	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical	0	1	1	0	0	0
95	11	F	1	0	1	bacterial_infection	none	trunk	mild	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	oral_antibiotic	0	1	0	0	0	0
96	3	M	1	0	0	fungal_infection	none	lower_limb	moderate	6	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	1	0	0	1	0	0
97	8	F	1	0	0	viral_warts	none	face	moderate	31	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	none	1	0	0	0	0	0
98	3	F	1	0	1	other	none	generalised	moderate	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical	0	1	0	0	0	0
99	14	F	1	1	0	scabies	none	scalp	mild	8	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	permethrin	0	0	1	0	0	0
100	19	M	0	0	0	fungal_infection	none	upper_limb	severe	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	topical_antifungal	0	0	1	1	0	0

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Skin Diseases & Dermatology Dataset

Abstract

This dataset provides 30,000 simulated skin disease patient records (10,000 per scenario) from sub-Saharan Africa. Each record contains 40+ variables including diagnosis, severity, treatment, psychosocial impact, and outcomes. Three settings: dermatology clinic (55% improved), district hospital (54%), and rural health centre (19%).

1. Introduction

Skin disease burden in SSA is extremely high. Fungal infections, scabies, eczema, and bacterial infections dominate. Dermatologist access is near zero outside urban centres. Skin NTDs (Buruli ulcer, leprosy, leishmaniasis) add to the burden. Self-medication and traditional remedies are common. Teledermatology is emerging but limited.

This dataset is entirely simulated. It must not be used for clinical decision-making.

2. Methodology

2.1 Parameterization

Parameter	Value	Source
Skin disease burden SSA	Very high	JMIR 2023
Dermatologist access rural	~0%	PMC 2018
Fungal #1 diagnosis	~20%	Literature
Self-medication	~35%	PMC 2010
Teledermatology	Emerging	Derm Times 2024

2.2 Scenario Design

Scenario	Dermatologist	Biopsy	Lab	Improved
Derm clinic	Yes	Yes	Yes	55%
District hospital	No	No	No	54%
Rural HC	No	No	No	19%

3. Schema

Column	Type	Description
id	int	Unique identifier
age	int	Patient age
diagnosis	categorical	fungal / scabies / eczema / bacterial / acne / skin_ntd
severity	categorical	mild / moderate / severe
body_site	categorical	face / trunk / limbs / generalised
dermatologist_seen	binary	Seen by dermatologist
treatment_given	categorical	topical / oral / traditional / none
improved	binary	Clinical improvement
stigma_experienced	binary	Social stigma
psychological_impact	binary	Psychological effect

4. Validation

Validation Report

Key validation checks:

Fungal: #1 diagnosis (~20%) ✓
Dermatologist: 61% specialist → 0% elsewhere ✓
No treatment: 9% → 9% → 46% ✓
Improvement: 55% → 54% → 19% ✓
Self-medication: ~35% ✓

5. Usage

from datasets import load_dataset
dataset = load_dataset("electricsheepafrica/skin-diseases-dermatology", "district_hospital")
df = dataset["train"].to_pandas()

6. Limitations

Simulated: Not from real dermatology clinics.
No images: No clinical photographs.
Simplified: No detailed morphology descriptions.
No patch testing: No allergy workup.

7. References

PMC (2018). Teledermatology pilot Mali.
PMC (2010). African Teledermatology Project.
JMIR (2023). eSkinHealth app for skin NTDs SSA.
Dermatology Times (2024). Global dermatology deserts.

Citation

@dataset{esa_skin_dermatology_2025,
  title={Skin Diseases and Dermatology Dataset},
  author={Electric Sheep Africa},
  year={2025},
  publisher={Hugging Face},
  url={https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/skin-diseases-dermatology}
}

License

CC-BY-4.0

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