Diversity in Medicine
News
Pandemic stresses harder on physician moms than physician dads: Study
Study results suggest that the pandemic has increased gender disparity and added disproportionately to the burden of female physicians.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis affects patients of all ages: infants, adolescents, and adults. It is among the most common dermatologic diagnoses reported...
Conference Coverage
Major increase seen in cosmeceutical alternatives to topical hydroquinone
Cosmeceutical alternatives for hydroquinone, an agent now restricted by the FDA, have proliferated.
From the Journals
Transgender use of dermatologic procedures has strong gender tilt
Survey respondents were much more likely to choose electrolysis over laser hair removal.
Commentary
Underrepresented Minority Students Applying to Dermatology Residency in the COVID-19 Era: Challenges and Considerations
Underrepresented minority (URM) in medicine residency applicants might be negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Original Research
Cutaneous Manifestations and Clinical Disparities in Patients Without Housing
Dermatologic disease in patients without housing (NWH) has not been well characterized. We present a retrospective cohort study delineating...
Conference Coverage
Lessons from an ethnic skin center: Awareness and respect for diversity
Working through the complications from unfamiliar cosmetic choices depends on acceptance and an open mind.
Skin of Color
Skin of Color in Preclinical Medical Education: A Cross-Institutional Comparison and A Call to Action
The objective of this study was to determine if the preclinical dermatology curriculum at 3 US medical schools provided adequate representation of...
Conference Coverage
Ketosis, including ketogenic diets, implicated in prurigo pigmentosa
The incidence of prurigo pigmentosa, which might most affect patients of Asian heritage, is on the rise.
From the Journals
U.S. study finds racial, gender differences in surgical treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Black and Hispanic males are more often treated with wide local excision than with Mohs surgery for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
50th Anniversary
Dr. Judy C. Washington shows URM physicians how to lead
She imparts a shared experience of being a minority in the field and helps prepare them for the challenges of facing racism.