Diversity in Medicine
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with a pearly rolled border, central pigmentation, and telangiectasia on the forehead of an 80-year-old...
Original Research
Assessing Treatment Delays for Vitiligo Patients: A Retrospective Chart Review
The medical community should be aware of factors associated with delay to treatment in patients with vitiligo, such as the diagnosing physician’s...
Commentary
Going Beyond Hydroquinone: Alternative Skin Lightening Agents
The authors provide recommendations for traditional and newer non-hydroquinone lightening agents that can be considered when treating disorders of...
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Why do clinical trials still underrepresent minority groups?
The FDA wants researchers conducting clinical trials to submit a plan on how they will diversify participant pools. While the effort to undo...
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Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
From the Journals
Dermatology attracts more than its share of physician assistants
Analysis shows that the specialty’s PA workforce lacks “racial and ethnic diversity.”
Conference Coverage
Telehealth continues to loom large, say experts
Nine out of ten patients would recommend telemedicine to friends and family, and most physicians say they’re willing to devote significant time to...
For Residents
How Dermatology Residents Can Best Serve the Needs of the LGBT Community
Because of the longitudinal relationships dermatology residents make with their patients, they have a unique opportunity to provide a safe space...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Melanoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma on the sole of the foot in a 30-year-old Black woman. The depth of the lesion was 2 mm with a positive sentinel lymph...
Conference Coverage
Antibiotic prescriptions to Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients in the U.S. are often inappropriate
“We were really surprised mainly by the racial findings.”
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More medical schools build training in transgender care
Students and faculty identify gaps, such as a severe shortage of transgender instructors, and expand goals for training.