title: Introduction: US dermatologic health care needs assessment.
abstract: The health care needs assessment (HCNA) addressed in this issue of Dermatologic Clinics is designed to aid practitioners and policy makers by providing current, evidence-based research that can be used to guide United States' dermatologic care. The topics covered in this skin disease HCNA include those that are considered common dermatology care needs in society and those severe enough to create a burden on the medical system. Disease discussions address epidemiology, costs to society and patients, prevention, treatment, gaps in management, and future recommendations.
authors: Department of Dermatology Research Labs, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Huff
authors: Lauren
authors: L
authors: McLaughlin
authors: Ryan
authors: R
authors: Gamble
authors: Robert P
authors: RP
authors: Dellavalle
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D012871:Skin Diseases; D014481:United States