The dearth of images in the Covid-19 literature is just the newest example of the glaring lack of representation of Black and brown skin that has persisted in dermatology research journals and textbooks for decades, STAT reports.
Medical News Today spoke with Dr. Nada Elbuluk, a dermatologist specializing in skin of color, about education, trust, and the underrepresentation of People of Color in research.
The collagen-based dermal regeneration template is designed for improved patient outcomes in the treatment of full-thickness wounds.
Medical students more frequently misdiagnosed dermatologic disorders in patients with skin of color compared with lighter skin phototypes, according to survey data published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,
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Skincare remains another site of privilege where Black people continue the fight to be seen and heard, according to Stylecaster.
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RealSimple shares everything you need to know about addressing pigmentation problems in different skin tones.
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Dermatologists are far more likely to be white and, as many consulted for this story attest, so was all of the skin in their textbooks, InStyle reports.
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This Health Affairs blog highlights the Project ECHO program to address the dermatologist and physician shortage.
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Rosacea affects “a broad spectrum of populations,” including those with skin of color. Despite these findings, rosacea prevalence in patients of color is substantially less studied, according to Dermatology Advisor.
Read MoreYes, nail melanoma is a real disease, Inquisitr states.
Read MoreWhen people come in with skin issues, dermatologists need to be aware of the color of that skin.
Read MoreWe asked dermatologists who specialize in darker skin to share the simple tips that can help keep your skin healthy this winter. Here, eight important steps to pamper your skin all season long.
Read MoreA shift in demographics is changing how dermatologists provide care for their patients, according to an American Medical Association article.
Read MoreWhen it comes to treating psoriasis in non-white patients, there is a paucity of data on differences in epidemiology, clinical presentation, and approaches to treatment.
Read MoreWith summer in full swing, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology are reminding everyone that people of all races and colors can develop skin cancer. Although people of color have a lower risk of developing skin cancer than Caucasians, when skin cancer develops in people of color, it is often diagnosed at a more advanced stage.
Read MoreNew research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2017 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., emphasizes the importance of skin cancer prevention and detection.
Read MoreHere, we’ve rounded up the best dermatologist-approved anti-aging tips and tricks to try for your best-looking skin yet.
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