Diversity in Medicine
Latest News
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.
Latest News
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...
Latest News
Tips, contraindications for superficial chemical peels reviewed
Setting expectations is critical as it can take a series of peels over months to see results.
Commentary
Why Is There a Lack of Representation of Skin of Color in the COVID-19 Literature?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a striking paucity of representations of patients with skin of color (SOC) in the dermatology...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This Black woman has malar erythema and hyperpigmentation with sparing of the nasolabial folds. What's the condition and what are the key clinical...