Diversity in Medicine
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Scarring alopecia is a collection of hair loss disorders including chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (discoid lupus), lichen planopilaris,...
Latest News
Study finds discrepancies in biopsy decisions, diagnoses based on skin type
Disparities in dermatologic care among Black patients, compared with White patients, have been well documented.
Original Research
Review of Ethnoracial Representation in Clinical Trials (Phases 1 Through 4) of Atopic Dermatitis Therapies
Although minority groups are disproportionally affected by atopic dermatitis (AD), they may be underrepresented in clinical trials for AD in the...
Skin of Color
Tinted Sunscreens: Consumer Preferences Based on Light, Medium, and Dark Skin Tones
We conducted an analysis of over-the-counter tinted sunscreens with the objective of investigating the factors that influence consumer preference...
Residency Roundup
The Residency Application Process: Current and Future Landscape
The residency application process has been the subject of increased scrutiny, accelerated by pandemic-associated effects on undergraduate and...
For Residents
Removal of Isotretinoin Gender-Based Guidelines: Inclusivity Takes Precedence
Major changes in the iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) system recently took place, including simplifying registration...
Commentary
How social drivers of health lead to physician burnout
Original Research
Morphology of Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome in Skin of Color
Dermatologists should be familiar with the variable morphology of mycosis fungoides (MF)/Sézary syndrome (SS) exhibited by patients of all skin...
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All in the family
"It is a difficult journey, don't get me wrong, but I never questioned that I could do it because my mom did it first."
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Discoid Lupus
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a form of chronic cutaneous lupus, is most commonly found on the scalp, face, and ears.
From the Journals
Early in career, female academic docs earn less than males: study
The earning potential of women in most specialties is 10% less than their male colleagues over the course of the first 10 years of their careers...