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. 2014 May-Jun;89(3):529-31.
doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142875.

Skin diseases reported by workers from UNESP campus at Rubião Jr, Botucatu-SP (Brazil)

Patrícia Sayuri Ishiy  1 , Leandro Ramos E Silva  1 , Mariana Álvares Penha  1 , Ana Carolina Handel  1 , Hélio Amante Miot  1
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Skin diseases reported by workers from UNESP campus at Rubião Jr, Botucatu-SP (Brazil)

Patrícia Sayuri Ishiy et al. An Bras Dermatol. 2014 May-Jun.

Abstract

There are few populational studies to estimate the dimension of dermatological diseases. We performed a survey with 515 employees from UNESP campus, Botucatu (SP), exploring demographic data, medical appointments and dermatological diagnoses. Additionally, we induced questions about prevalent diseases. Appointments to the dermatologist were reported by 77% of subjects. The main dermatoses spontaneously reported were mycoses, allergies, nevi and viral warts. There were association of juvenile acne and males (OR=2.3), melasma and females (OR=8.0), and onychomycosis with older age (OR=1.05). Surveys are important to know the demand for dermatology care, besides directing formulation of public health policy and medical education.

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