Diversity in Medicine
From the Journals
Survey finds Black, Hispanic patients may prefer race-concordant dermatologists, highlighting opportunities for changes in education and practice
Skin care from a dermatologist of the same race is preferred by a sizable proportion of non-White patients.
Feature
AMA takes on vaccine misinformation, physician vaccines, racism
The AMA House of Delegates recently issued multiple new policies on controversial topics that many clinicians face on a regular basis.
Conference Coverage
The case for a new skin typing system
“We need to establish a new consensus on skin typing, one that respects the variability in skin color but also one that’s clear, concise,...
Feature
Primary care journals address systemic racism in medicine
Each family medicine publication plans to implement different changes.
Conference Coverage
For acne in darker skin, judicious use of peeling agents can speed resolution
Addressing hyperpigmentation in skin of color is a critical goal.
From the Journals
Chinese American families suffer discrimination related to COVID-19
In a sample of Chinese American parents and children, reports of racial discrimination during the pandemic were common.
For Residents
Dermatology Resident Education for Skin of Color
Dermatology residents learn various skin disease presentations through pattern recognition seen in the clinical setting, in patient photographs,...
Commentary
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in LGBTQ Patients: The Need for Dermatologists on the Front Lines
The authors discuss HPV-related conditions for LGBTQ patients, barriers to vaccine administration, and the role of dermatologists in promoting an...
Original Research
Content Analysis of Psoriasis and Eczema Direct-to-Consumer Advertisements
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements have been associated with both beneficial and detrimental effects on real-world health care utilization....
Case Reports
Psoriasis in Patients of Color: Differences in Morphology, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment
This article presents 3 cases of psoriasis to illustrate the differences in psoriasis in patients of color compared to white patients.
From the Journals
Health disparities training falls short for internal medicine residents
Residents who cared for a larger proportion of underserved patients perceived that they received health disparities training at a higher rate.