Diversity in Medicine
Feature
Indian Health Service dermatologist: ‘I saw a real need to be of service’
In 2017, Dr. Christopher Bengson was appointed as the IHS’s first chief clinical consultant for dermatology, a post that provides him the...
Original Research
Top 50 Authors in Dermatology by Publication Rate (2017-2022)
Higher proportions of female dermatology trainees as well as efforts to increase mentorship and research support for female dermatologists may...
Feature
Dermatologic care in Indian Country marked by unique challenges, opportunities
“I didn’t see anyone from my background who was a doctor, so having role models is so important for Native kids to think, ‘I can do this, too,’”...
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JAK inhibitors efficacious for atopic dermatitis in Asian patients, study finds
The Singapore study is one of the few that have examined the safety and efficacy of JAK inhibitors for treatment of AD in a non-White population...
Original Research
Racial Disparities in Hidradenitis Suppurativa–Related Pain: A Cross-sectional Analysis
This study sought to compare hidradenitis suppurativa–related pain scores by racial groups.
From the Journals
The invisible effect medical notes could have on care
Doctors are more likely to use negative language when describing a Black patient than they are a White patient.
Feature
Med students, doctor groups react to SCOTUS affirmative action ban
The opinion does not prohibit universities from considering how race has affected an applicant’s life.
Skin of Color
Improving Diagnostic Accuracy in Skin of Color Using an Educational Module
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a focused educational module for improving diagnostic accuracy and confidence in the treatment of...
Photo Challenge
White Spots on the Extremities
A 52-year-old Black woman presented with self-described whitened spots on the arms and legs of 2 years’ duration. She experienced no improvement...
Conference Coverage
Halting active inflammation key in treating PIH
“Most of my patients come in not even worried about the acne. ... They come in wanting me to fix the dark spots,” says Seemal Desai, MD.
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Macular dermal hyperpigmentation: Treatment tips from an expert
Expert provides tips on treating some tough-to-treat dermatologic conditions: lichen planus pigmentosus, ochronosis, and drug-induced facial...