Post on 14-Jan-2016
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
• 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)
• PFB (razor bumps)• A common condition of the beard area • Highly curved hairs grown back into the skin causing
inflammation
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN)
• 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
• Boxes containing patient information• Name• Race• Diagnosis• Provider• patient status• Limitations• Looking for the most common diagnosis in various races
Results
0
5
10
15
# of visits
Asian
Most Common Diagnosis
706.1
692.9
709.09
696.1
238.2
Results
0
2
4
6
8
# of visits
Native American
Most Common Diagnosis
709.09
706.1
696.1
691.8
238.2
Results
0
2
4
6
8
# of visits
Other
Most Common Diagnosis
706.1
691.8
692.9
696.1
216.5
Results
0
20
40
60
# of visits
Hispanics
Most Common Diagnosis
706.1
692.9
709.09
238.2
110.4
Results
050
100
150200
250
# of visits
Black
Most Common Diagnosis
706.1
709.09
692.9
704
690.1
Results
0
50
100
# 0f visits
White
Most Common Diagnosis
706.1
238.2
216.5
692.9
696.1
Conclusion
• 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
• Dr. Andrew F. Alexis• Linda Cooper• Michelle Hepburn• Cathy• Jasmin • Alba• Dr. Sat Bhattacharya• Harlem Children Society• American Chemical Society