From the academyThe burden of skin disease in the United States
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Methods
In 2014, the AAD appointed a BSD Work Group∗ to develop a current BSD report. Milliman (New York, NY) was selected to work with the BSD Work Group. Detailed
US claims-based prevalence of skin disease in 2013
Nearly 85 million Americans (27% of population; 1 in 4 individuals) were seen by a physician for skin disease in 2013 (Fig 2, A). Overall, affected individuals averaged 1.6 skin diseases. Up to 64 years of age, the prevalence and average number of skin diseases per person was relatively similar for all age groups; however, the prevalence increased to nearly 50% for those age 65 years and older, with an average of 2.2 skin diseases diagnosed per person (Fig 2, B). Comparable prevalence and
Discussion
The last AAD/SID US BSD report was developed using data that are now more than 12 years old. Since then, the national health care landscape has rapidly and significantly changed.38, 39, 40 These changes include the Affordable Care Act, Medicare Access and Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, evolving US demographic trends, a vast array of new drugs and treatment options, and new technologies to facilitate remote diagnosis and treatment.38, 39, 40, 41, 42
The number of
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