Patterns of skin disease in a sample of the federal prison population: a retrospective chart review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dermatology in vulnerable populations is under-researched. Our objective was to analyze the most commonly referred skin diseases affecting the Correctional Service Canada inmates in Ontario.

Methods

An observational, cross-sectional, retrospective chart review of inmate patients seen from 2008 until 2013 was performed. Two groups of patients were included in the analysis: those assessed in-person, and those evaluated by e-consult.

Results

In the in-person patient group, the 3 most common diagnoses were acne, psoriasis and other superficial mycoses. For the e-consult group, the 3 most frequent diagnoses were acne, psoriasis and rosacea. There was a clear bias toward more inmates being seen in-person where the service was provided (Collins Bay Institution) th

SUBMITTER: Gavigan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4933646 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature