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Profile of patients admitted to a triage dermatology clinic at a tertiary hospital in São Paulo, Brazil
Bertanha, Fernanda; Nelumba, Erica Judite Pimentel; Freiberg, Alyne Korukian; Samorano, Luciana Paula; Festa Neto, Cyro.
  • Bertanha, Fernanda; Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
  • Nelumba, Erica Judite Pimentel; Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
  • Freiberg, Alyne Korukian; Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
  • Samorano, Luciana Paula; Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
  • Festa Neto, Cyro; Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
An. bras. dermatol ; 91(3): 318-325, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-787302
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Background:

Knowledge of epidemiological data on skin diseases is important in planning preventive strategies in healthcare services.

Objective:

To assess data from patients admitted to a triage dermatology clinic.

Methods:

A retrospective study was performed of patients admitted over a one-year period to the Triage Dermatology Clinic at the Hospital das Clínicas of the University of São Paulo Medical School. Data were obtained from record books. The variables analyzed were patient age, gender, dermatologic disease (initial diagnosis), origin (from where the patient was referred) and destination (where the patient was referred to).

Results:

A total of 16,399 patients and 17,454 diseases were identified for analysis. The most frequent skin disorders were eczema (18%), cutaneous infections (13.1%), erythematous squamous diseases (6.8%) and malignant cutaneous neoplasms (6.1%). Atopic dermatitis was the most common disease in children. Acne was more common among children and adults, as were viral warts. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma were more common in the elderly. Contact dermatitis and acne predominated in women. The most frequent origins were the primary/secondary health system (26.6%), other outpatient specialties (25.5%), emergency care (14.9%); while the destinations were discharged (27.5%), follow-up in our Dermatology Division (24.1%), return (14.1%) and the primary/secondary health system (20.7%).

Conclusion:

Understanding the incidence of skin diseases is fundamental in making decisions regarding resource allocation for clinical care and research. Thus, we believe our findings can contribute to improving public health policies.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Skin Diseases / Triage / Dermatology Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Skin Diseases / Triage / Dermatology Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade de São Paulo/BR