Incidence of Skin Diseases Diagnosed in a Public Institution: Comparison Between 2003 and 2014

    June 2017 in “ Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”
    Lívia Maria Zanardi Miguel, Marília Formentini Scotton Jorge, Bruna Gabriela Rocha, Hélio Amante Miot
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    TLDR More people were diagnosed with certain skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases in 2014 compared to 2003 in a Brazilian public institution.
    In a study conducted at a public institution in Brazil, researchers compared the incidence of skin diseases diagnosed in 2003 and 2014, with 1,170 and 1,078 patients evaluated respectively. They observed a significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy, melasma, pruritus, and hidradenitis suppurativa over the 11 years. In contrast, there was a decrease in benign lesion surgeries, drug reactions, urticaria, and superficial mycoses. The average age of patients was higher in 2014, indicating a rise in skin conditions among older individuals or those related to other diseases or treatments. The study suggests the health system should adapt by focusing on professional training in Cutaneous Oncology and Venereology, as well as implementing primary prevention and education for STDs. These findings emphasize the importance of developing health policies that align with the changing epidemiology of skin diseases in Brazil.
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