Melanoma is a skin cancer that arises from the malignant transformation of melanocytes. Although it is typically considered a pigmented lesion, the clinical presentation of melanoma can vary greatly. With…
Chronic ulcers are a growing cause of patient morbidity and contribute significantly to the cost of health care in the United States. The most common etiologies of chronic ulcers include…
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition with substantial cutaneous and psychologic disease burden. Studies suggest that the emotional impact of acne is comparable to that experienced by patients with…
Contact dermatitis in the United States poses a significant public health concern. This article provides a definition of contact dermatitis and its associated risk factors. The authors discuss the epidemiology…
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that disrupts the daily work and social lives of patients. Treatment of atopic dermatitis makes use of a variety of therapies, from…
Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, is a complex disease in terms of its significant comorbidities and impact on patients’ quality of life. The objective of this article is to…
Although significant data highlight the extent of health disparities, data regarding dermatologic health disparities are limited. Ethnic minorities, people of low socioeconomic status, the less educated, elderly, and uninsured have…
This article examines the overall organization of services and delivery of health care in the United States. Health maintenance organization, fee-for-service, preferred provider organizations, and the Veterans Health Administration are…
This article describes the range of services available for patients with skin disease in the United States. Within the structure of health care systems, 4 levels of care are characterized…
The burden of skin disease is a crucial indicator of the impact of skin disease in the general population. Despite many documented attempts in the literature to quantify independent parameters…
