Diversity in Medicine
Commentary
Why Is There a Lack of Representation of Skin of Color in the COVID-19 Literature?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a striking paucity of representations of patients with skin of color (SOC) in the dermatology...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This Black woman has malar erythema and hyperpigmentation with sparing of the nasolabial folds. What's the condition and what are the key clinical...
Original Research
Interacting With Dermatology Patients Online: Private Practice vs Academic Institute Website Content
The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in website content between dermatology private practices and academic institutions.
Photo Challenge
Persistent Wounds Refractory to Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
A 28-year-old Black woman presented to the hospital for evaluation of worsening leg wounds as well as a similar eroding plaque on the left breast...
From the Journals
Number of cancer survivors with functional limitations doubled in 20 years
The 70% prevalence of functional limitation among survivors in 2018 is nearly twice that of the general population.
Original Research
Disparities in Melanoma Demographics, Tumor Stage, and Metastases in Hispanic and Latino Patients: A Retrospective Study
In this study, we evaluated recent data from the last decade to investigate if disparities in melanoma tumor stage at diagnosis and risk for...
Conference Coverage
Guidelines for assessing cancer risk may need updating
Whole-exome sequencing reveals cancer risk mutations in patients that would not have qualified for testing based on current guidelines.
From the Journals
Poor representation of patients with darker skin phototypes in laser and light device studies
Analysis of skin phototypes reveals discrepancy in representation in cosmetic dermatology research.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Melasma
Hyperpigmentation on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, and upper lip in a Hispanic woman. What's the diagnosis?
Skin of Color
Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Black Patients: A Systematic Review
This systematic review discusses studies on frontal fibrosing alopecia characteristics and treatment outcomes in Black patients.
Latest News
Expect increased demand for experienced dermatologic care of Asian skin
The Asian population in the United States is expected to reach 41 million by 2050.