Spectrum and Clinical Burden of Unrecognized Dermatologic Diseases in Hospitalized Adults: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

This study conducted a comprehensive dermatological examination of 112 hospitalized adult patients to identify unrecognized dermatological diseases. Each patient received between 1 to 7 diagnoses, with a median of 5. Common issues included seborrheic dermatitis, xerosis cutis, and telogen effluvium, with frequencies ranging from 6-61%. Conditions like androgenetic alopecia and solar lentigo were noted but did not require treatment unless requested. The study highlighted that many dermatological issues, such as SCC and scabies, often go unnoticed during hospitalization, emphasizing the need for improved dermatological inspection and collaboration in routine physical examinations.