From the Department of HealthThe Department of Health today belied rumors about a "flesh-eating" skin disease, alleged Following reports of two suspected cases in Wales.
"There is no reported case of" flesh-eating "skin disease in the country yet. Absolutely no reason for the public to panic, "Health Secretary Enrique Ona clarified, as he allayed fears that there have been caused by the reports.
Health officials reported that "Case (1)" refers to a woman, 21 years old, from Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan, who is on multi-drug therapy for leprosy and a regional health unit. Dr. Myrna Cabotaje, Regional Director (Region I), added that the said patient, who was treated in another Initially private health facilities, has recently completed the treatment but there is still need for debridement her skin lesions. The patient is now being assessed on current drug for reaction and work-up for tuberculosis.
The provincial health officer also checked on the second case reported, "Case (2)," from Villasis, Pangasinan. Clinical examination confirmed that the patient has a severe case of psoriasis, a chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white scales.
"There are a lot of diseases that have manifest through changes in the skin. It is good to consult our doctors or go to the nearest barangay health units when we need medical advice and treatment. Let us avail of the free healthcare services in our health facilities, "the Chief Health reminded the public.
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