Abstract
BackgroundDermatology encompasses the management of many disorders of the skin and cutaneous appendages, making the analysis of epidemiological profiles relevant for health planning. ObjectiveThe study aims to describe the nosological profile of dermatological diseases in Florianopolis, analyzing the interrelation among the primary health care and dermatology services, from January 2016 to December 2017. MethodDescriptive study from records of medical visits from the primary health care and dermatology services, as well as records of reports issued by the teledermatology service. ResultsIn primary health care, from 55,265 medical visits – 28,546 in 2016 and 26,719 in 2017, there was a higher prevalence of “Atopic dermatitis” (6.38%), “other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue” (5.10%), and “Scabies” (4.55%). In dermatology secondary care, from 19,964 visits – 10,068 in 2016 and 9626 in 2017, the most prevalent diagnoses were “Other malignant neoplasms of the skin” (14.75%) and “Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation” (10.20%). Study limitationsSome dermatological consultations in primary health care may have been under-registered due to the attribution of non-specific or overly broad diagnoses. ConclusionThis study presents different nosological profiles of skin diseases in primary health care and dermatology secondary care, reinforcing the importance of primary health care's role in the management of less complex conditions, referring more complex cases that require more specialized experience to dermatology services..
Highlights
MethodsSkin is an extensive human organ responsible for the interface between organisms and the environment, constituting an important element in human interrelationships
Facing the lack of studies about the epidemiological profiles of skin diseases, including those seen in primary health care (PHC), this study aimed to describe the nosological profile of dermatological assistance in Florianopolis, in PHC and dermatology practices, from January 2016 to December 2017
Regarding International Classification of Diseases (ICD) profiles, primary health care had the highest prevalence of ICDs such as ‘‘Atopic dermatitis’’ (L20), ‘‘Other skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders’’ (L98), and ‘‘Scabies’’ (B86) (Table 2)
Summary
MethodsSkin is an extensive human organ responsible for the interface between organisms and the environment, constituting an important element in human interrelationships. Dermatological diseases are among the leading causes of global burden of diseases, having major repercussions on the quality of life of millions of people worldwide.1---3. Despite their epidemiological and social impact, dermatological diseases are still neglected by health policy makers. Dermatology encompasses the management of many disorders of the skin and cutaneous appendages, making the analysis of epidemiological profiles relevant for health planning. Results: In primary health care, from 55,265 medical visits --- 28,546 in 2016 and 26,719 in 2017, there was a higher prevalence of ‘‘Atopic dermatitis’’ (6.38%), ‘‘other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue’’ (5.10%), and ‘‘Scabies’’ (4.55%). Study limitations: Some dermatological consultations in primary health care may have been under-registered due to the attribution of non-specific or overly broad diagnoses
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