@article{22144,
  keywords = {Adult, Brazil, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Skin Diseases},
  author = {Raposo AA and Schettini APM and Sardinha JCG and Pedrosa VL},
  title = {Nosological profile in a dermatology referral center in the state of Amazonas -Brazil.},
  abstract = {<p><b>BACKGROUNDS: </b>Fundaments: Skin diseases are associated wih high morbidity, low mortality and low rate of hospitalization. However, they can cause considerable interference in physical and emotional well-being of the individual. Several of them reach large population, requiring specific interventions for their control.</p><p><b>OBJECTIVE: </b>To describe the frequency of skin disease diagnosed in the dermatology service in Manaus, capital of Amazonas State.</p><p><b>METHODS: </b>We collected data on registered sex, age, origin and diagnostics for the first consultation of patients attended between January 2000 and December 2007.</p><p><b>RESULTS: </b>Of the 56.024 recorded visits, we obtained 56.720 cases of dermatological diagnoses, being the most common sexually transmitted diseases (25,12%), allergic skin disesases (14,03%), unspecified dermatoses (13,01%), leprosy (6,34%) and acne, seborrhea and related diseases (5,05%). The frequency was similar for both sexes, aged 20-29 years predominated and Manaus the origin most reported.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS: </b>The pattern of skin diseases identified in this study may serve as a baseline to managers of health system in the region develop strategies for prevention and control of dermatoses, with emphasis on sexually transmitted diseases, allergic skin diseases, leprosy and acne.</p>},
  year = {2011},
  journal = {Anais brasileiros de dermatologia},
  volume = {86},
  pages = {463-8},
  month = {2011 May-Jun},
  issn = {1806-4841},
  url = {http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v86n3/en_v86n3a07.pdf},
  doi = {10.1590/s0365-05962011000300007},
  language = {eng},
}