Diversity in Medicine
Commentary
Navigating Hair Loss in Medical School: Experiences of 2 Young Black Women
As medical students, we often assume we are exempt from the diagnoses we learn about. During the first 2 years of medical school, we learn about...
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Study evaluates aesthetic concerns among Hispanic, Latinx women
The findings may aid in the customization of treatment plans to better serve this population, according to Dr. Sabrina Fabi.
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How does lebrikizumab perform across different racial and ethnic subgroups?
Prior use of systemic therapy was lower in the Black and “other” subgroups, compared with other racial subgroups.
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Pilot study educates barbers about pseudofolliculitis barbae
Barbers received questionnaires before and after participating in a session that involved a review of a comprehensive educational brochure with...
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Nail psoriasis in Black patients often overlooked
Clinical training might explain the delay in diagnosis of nail psoriasis in patients with darker skin types.
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Parent concerns a factor when treating eczema in children with darker skin types
For the parent, the pigmentation changes, rather than the inflammation, might be the governing issue and the reason that he or she brought the...
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Prurigo nodularis diagnosis delay in skin of color gains added significance
Given the expanding array of therapies, the message of considering prurigo nodularis in Black patients in order to accelerate the time to...
Skin of Color
Attitudes Toward Utilization of Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures in Black Women: Results of a Cross-sectional Survey
This cross-sectional study was designed to better understand perceptions of beauty, antiaging, and cosmetic procedures among young Black women,...
Practical Pearls
Suture Selection to Minimize Postoperative Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients With Skin of Color During Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Although absorbable gut sutures are popular, they are highly reactive and can induce inflammation in patients with skin of color. Choosing less...
Clinical Review
The Clinical Diversity of Atopic Dermatitis
The authors conducted a narrative review to better characterize the clinical diversity of atopic dermatitis and understand these differences in...
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Teledermatology model takes hold with grants to underserved areas
George Washington University’s successful teledermatology clinic will serve as model for programs in Los Angeles, Oregon, Miami, and Philadelphia...