Transcript Skin of Color,Race,and Diagnosis Data

Skin of Color,Race,and
Diagnosis Data
Shawndell Powell
Mentor: Dr. Andrew F.Alexis, M.D., M.P.H
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Skin of Color Center
Introduction
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Dermatology is the science of the structure, functions, and
diseases of the skin
Skin is the organ that covers the body of human beings
and various animals
There are various skin problems
Several skin problems that are more common in men color
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)
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PFB (razor bumps)
A common condition of the beard area
Highly curved hairs grown back into the skin causing
inflammation
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN)
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A chronic scarring folliculitis that can be seen on the rear
of the neck
Occurs after puberty, rare after 50
Ingrown hairs and irritation secondary to shaving
Irritations from a shirt collar or when the scalp is shaved to
produce popular styles
Data
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Boxes containing patient information
Name
Race
Diagnosis
Provider
patient status
Limitations
Looking for the most common diagnosis in various races
Results
Most Common Diagnosis
15
706.1
10
692.9
# of visits
709.09
5
696.1
0
Asian
238.2
Results
Most Common Diagnosis
8
709.09
6
706.1
# of visits 4
696.1
2
691.8
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238.2
Native American
Results
Most Common Diagnosis
8
706.1
6
691.8
# of visits 4
692.9
2
696.1
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216.5
Other
Results
Most Common Diagnosis
60
706.1
40
692.9
# of visits
709.09
20
238.2
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Hispanics
110.4
Results
Most Common Diagnosis
250
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150
# of visits
100
50
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706.1
709.09
692.9
704
Black
690.1
Results
Most Common Diagnosis
100
706.1
238.2
# 0f visits
50
216.5
692.9
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White
696.1
Conclusion
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Skin problems are not limited to certain
races or ethnic background
The way you treat your skin can lead to a
positive or negative result
Also certain environments can predict
what's to come of your skin
Acknowledgements
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Dr. Andrew F. Alexis
Linda Cooper
Michelle Hepburn
Cathy
Jasmin
Alba
Dr. Sat Bhattacharya
Harlem Children Society
American Chemical Society