Society for Investigative Dermatology; American Academy of Dermatology Association

Lewin contact: Clifford Goodman

Skin diseases have a broad and burdensome impact on the health and well-being of Americans, and account for substantial health care costs to the nation. Skin disease is one of the top 15 groups of medical conditions for which prevalence and health care spending grew the most between 1987 and 2000, exceeding spending rate increases for diabetes,cerebrovascular disease, and cancer. The purpose of this study, sponsored by the Society for Investigative Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology Association, was to estimate the prevalence, annual economic burden, and quality of life implications of a major group of skin diseases.

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