Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine, from the patient's perspective, the most common reasons for seeking medical attention for skin disease and how this varies among different races.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis on the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey between 2007 and 2018, the most recent years available. The frequency of each reason for visits was determined using the survey procedures of SAS version 9.4.
Results: Among White patients, skin cancer screening (8.2%) was the most common reason for visits followed by skin lesions (7.8%) and discoloration/abnormal pigmentation (7.4%). Among Blacks/African Americans, acne (9.2%), progress visit (8.2%), and skin rash (7.0%) were the top reasons for visits. Acne (12%), skin rash (7.5%), and discoloration/abnormal pigmentation (7.3%) were the most common reasons for patient visits in the "other" race category.
Conclusions: Reasons for visits to the dermatologist vary with race. White patients appear to be aware of their increased risk of skin cancer, visiting frequently for skin cancer screenings and skin lesions, whereas Blacks/African Americans are more affected by conditions associated with chronic pruritus. To train dermatologists and nondermatologists to provide equitable care for cutaneous conditions to all races and skin types, especially for those groups experiencing barriers to receiving dermatologic care, it is important that we characterize the reasons why patients visit the dermatologist.
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