2021
DOI: 10.1177/12034754211004558
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Understanding Dermatologic Concerns Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness: A Scoping Review and Discussion for Improved Delivery of Care

Abstract: There is a paucity of information surrounding dermatologic care for persons experiencing homelessness (PEH). This scoping review aims to map existing literature and provide a summary of the most common cutaneous manifestations among PEH, risk factors for dermatologic disease, describe any reported interventions, as well as identify research gaps for future studies. Search strategies developed for MEDLINE and hand searching yielded 486 articles. Out of the 486 articles screened, 93 articles met the inclusion cr… Show more

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“…Consistent with outpatient studies, ectoparasitic disease and bacterial skin infections were prevalent among PEH, which may be explained in part by difficulty maintaining adequate hygiene and presence of comorbid psychiatric disorder. 1,2,4 PEH also had increased rates of venous stasis or lymphoedema, likely due to living conditions requiring them to remain on their feet for extended periods of time without opportunities to elevate their legs. 1,9 Our findings suggest that dermatology providers caring for hospitalized PEH should have an increased index of suspicion for these potentially subtle diagnoses.…”
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“…Consistent with outpatient studies, ectoparasitic disease and bacterial skin infections were prevalent among PEH, which may be explained in part by difficulty maintaining adequate hygiene and presence of comorbid psychiatric disorder. 1,2,4 PEH also had increased rates of venous stasis or lymphoedema, likely due to living conditions requiring them to remain on their feet for extended periods of time without opportunities to elevate their legs. 1,9 Our findings suggest that dermatology providers caring for hospitalized PEH should have an increased index of suspicion for these potentially subtle diagnoses.…”
Section: Reportmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1,2,4 PEH also had increased rates of venous stasis or lymphoedema, likely due to living conditions requiring them to remain on their feet for extended periods of time without opportunities to elevate their legs. 1,9 Our findings suggest that dermatology providers caring for hospitalized PEH should have an increased index of suspicion for these potentially subtle diagnoses. Furthermore, these findings emphasize the importance of partnering with community stakeholders to develop public health interventions and increase access to community-based care in order to address these preventable and treatable conditions among PEH.…”
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“…Examples of oral treatment regimens include uconazole 150 mg per week or griseofulvin 500 mg per week. Terbina ne should generally be avoided in patients with pre-existing liver disease due to the potential for hepatotoxicity [14,15].…”
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“…Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are common among persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) . While studies have investigated higher rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) SSTIs among PEH, group A Streptococcus (GAS) also causes SSTIs and requires different first-line antibiotic coverage .…”
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