Pattern of Skin Diseases Seen at a Primary Healthcare Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State

Background: Dermatological conditions constitute a significant proportion of primary care consultations in sub-Saharan Africa, yet their distribution pattern at the community level remains poorly characterised in the South West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. This study describes the pattern of skin diseases presenting at a selected primary healthcare centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted using clinic records over a three-year period. Data on patient demographics, clinical diagnoses, and management approaches were extracted and entered into SPSS version 24 for analysis. Frequencies, proportions, and cross-tabulations were generated. Results: Fungal infections, eczema, and scabies were the most frequently encountered conditions. Children under 15 years constituted the largest patient group. Seasonal variation was noted in the incidence of certain infections. Referral rates to secondary care were low, suggesting adequate primary-level management capacity. Conclusion: Skin diseases represent a substantial workload at primary healthcare centres in Ibadan. Family medicine practitioners must maintain strong competency in basic dermatological diagnosis and treatment. Community hygiene interventions should be integrated into primary care outreach programmes to reduce the burden of preventable skin conditions. Keywords: dermatology, skin diseases, primary healthcare, Ibadan, Oyo State