JOURNAL ARTICLE

The skin of people experiencing homelessness: more (known) is less (neglected).

  • Published In: British Journal of Dermatology, 2023, v. 188, n. 6. P. 694 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chosidow, Olivier; Chang, Aileen Y 3 of 3

Abstract

Consistent with other studies,[5],[6] those experiencing homelessness had higher rates of diagnoses of inflammatory conditions (e.g. psoriasis and eczema), infectious conditions (e.g. ectoparasitic infestation, bacterial skin infection, sexually transmitted infections) and ulcers. I Br J Dermatol i 2023; 188:760-769. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljad088 The skin is an Achilles heel of people experiencing homelessness, as their living conditions predispose them to skin disease from environmental exposures and poor hygiene care. The primary outcomes were a hospital-based (in- and outpatient) diagnosis of any skin condition and specific skin conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Dermatology. 2023/06, Vol. 188, Issue 6, p694
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0007-0963
  • DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljad088
  • Accession Number:164284208
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