264 Racial/ethnic and sex differences in healthcare utilization and treatment for acne

Acne affects 85% of individuals and is responsible for a greater global burden of disease than psoriasis and cellulitis. However, our understanding of potential racial/ethnic and sex differences in healthcare utilization and treatment is limited. We evaluated factors associated with healthcare utilization and specific treatments for acne with a goal of identifying disparities in acne care. We performed a cohort study using the OptumInsights Electronic Health Record Database between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2017 among patients with acne.
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research