Diversity in Medicine
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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...
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FDA proposes ban on hair straightener ingredients
The proposal specifies that formaldehyde would be banned, as well as other chemicals that release formaldehyde, such as methylene glycol.
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Pediatric psoriasis: Black children, males more likely to have palmoplantar subtype, study finds
Nail involvement occurred in significantly more Black and Hispanic/Latino patients than in White patients.
Commentary
Every click you make, the EHR is watching you
Could the actions we take in the EHR reveal the unconscious biases we have?
Commentary
Training more doctors should be our first priority, says ethicist
To me, the main goal is to expand our workforce. The secondary goal is to stay diverse, because we get better providers when we do so.