Diversity in Medicine
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Study evaluates features of alopecia areata in Hispanic/Latinx patients
The authors found that 18% of patients had one or more coexisting autoimmune conditions, most commonly rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease....
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Updated materials and mentoring can boost diversity in dermatology
Expert panel explores ways to expand diversity in dermatology medical education and clinical practice.
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Study eyes sunscreens marketed to individuals with skin of color
The average number of allergens per product was 4.7, most commonly fragrance/botanicals, tocopherol, sodium benzoates/derivatives, and sorbitan...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Erythrasma
A well-demarcated, red-brown plaque with fine scale in the antecubital fossa of an obese Hispanic woman. What's the condition, and what are the...
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Yellow Nodule on the Scalp
A 45-year-old woman was referred to dermatology by a primary care physician for evaluation of a raised skin lesion on the scalp. The lesion had...
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DEI advances in dermatology unremarkable to date, studies find
In one of the studies, Black and Latinx trainees were underrepresented in all specialties, but even more so in dermatology.
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Consider gaps in access and knowledge in diagnosis and treatment in skin of color
Expert panel shares best practices for managing common dermatologic conditions in a diverse patient population
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Physicians react: Climate change and other social issues
Around half of physicians rated climate change among their five most important issues, according to results of a Medscape survey.
From the Journals
Academic dermatology: Gender diversity advances as some gaps persist
Women remain underrepresented among the leadership of dermatopathology and dermatologic surgery fellowship programs.
Conference Coverage
Achieving diversity, equity and inclusion: Invite everyone and build a team
Don’t recruit diverse people to your program and then have them come and feel not included.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp in school-aged children.