Diversity in Medicine
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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...
Conference Coverage
How to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in dermatology: Recommendations from an expert panel
“We have to purposefully make a decision to be inclusive, to be welcoming to all so that we can practice at the highest level of our calling to...
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Increased diversity remains elusive for dermatological research
Non-White and female representation has dropped considerably among patients in psoriasis trials since 2015.
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Sun-protective behaviors differ among Asian-American subgroups
“In our study, 29%-38% of Asian Americans had not consistently used at least one sun-protective behavior.”
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Hairstyling Practices to Prevent Hair Damage and Alopecia in Women of African Descent
We provide an overview of hairstyles for patients with highly textured hair so that physicians may better identify high-risk hairstyles, provide...
From the Journals
Antibiotic choices for inpatients with SSTIs vary by race
Clindamycin was more often prescribed for Black patients than White patients.
For Residents
What’s in a White Coat? The Changing Trends in Physician Attire and What it Means for Dermatology
This article reviews literature on the history of the white coat and its role as the institutional garb of the medical doctor. It also examines...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Sarcoidosis
With a growing skin of color population, it is important to recognize sarcoidosis as soon as possible.
Skin of Color
The Leaky Pipeline: A Narrative Review of Diversity in Dermatology
This narrative review provides updated evidence on barriers at different stages of medical education training that impede academic advancement for...