Diversity in Medicine
Feature
COVID-19 leaves wake of medical debt among U.S. adults
Plus, 16% of adults said they had coverage gaps lasting a year or longer.
Conference Coverage
Common outcome measures for AD lack adequate reporting of race, skin tone
Of 165 studies analyzed, only 55 (33%) reported the distribution of race or ethnicity, while 5 (3%) reported the distribution of skin tone.
Conference Coverage
Dyspigmentation common in SOC patients with bullous pemphigoid
“Early diagnosis to prevent difficult-to-treat dyspigmentation is ... of utmost importance,” the researchers said.
Skin of Color
Counseling About Traction Alopecia: A "Compliment, Discuss, and Suggest" Method
Traction alopecia remains a common concern for Black women visiting a dermatologist. We present an empathetic and culturally sensitive method for...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Psoriasis
Although individuals of all skin tones may experience the psychosocial impact of psoriasis, quality-of-life measures have been found to be worse...
From the Journals
Bullying in academic medicine rife, underreported
“We found that bullies are commonly men and senior consultants, while more than half of their victims are women,” said Dr. Harriette G.C. Van...
Commentary
Comment on “Distribution of Skin-Type Diversity in Photographs in AAD Online Educational Modules”
The AAD Basic Dermatology Curriculum represents one introductory resource that is ubiquitously utilized by medical students. Herein, we add an...
Military Dermatology
From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards
Military hair-grooming standards have undergone considerable changes to foster inclusivity and acknowledge racial diversity in hair and skin types...
Contact Dermatitis
Update on Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing in Patients With Skin of Color
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common dermatologic condition that presents with unique features in patients with skin of color (SOC).
Feature
Physician fired after slurs, including ‘cannibalism,’ against Israel
A rights group is joining with law firms to represent Fidaa Wishah, MD, claiming “wrongful termination.”
From the Journals
In Black patients, acne scarring might not mean what you think
They may use the term to refer to postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.