Diversity in Medicine
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Telemedicine Alopecia Assessment: Highlighting Patients With Skin of Color
Alopecia has been one of the more common concerns reported at teledermatology (TD) visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the growing...
For Residents
Pursuit of a Research Year or Dual Degree by Dermatology Residency Applicants: A Cross-Sectional Study
We conducted a cross-sectional study to determine how many dermatology residency applicants pursue additional years of training and how this...
Feature
Medicaid implements waivers for some clinical trial coverage
This year, the CMS will help implement a mandate for Medicaid coverage of costs associated with clinical trial participation, a move expected to...
Conference Coverage
How does atopic dermatitis present in skin of color?
Morphological variants common in skin of color include the follicular variant or micropapular variant of AD.
Original Research
Gender Disparities in Income Among Board-Certified Dermatologists
In this survey-based cross-sectional study, a statistically significant income disparity between male and female dermatologists was found.
Feature
Black young adults: Remember this when facing discrimination
Discrimination has shifted form from more overt forms of discrimination to less obvious ...
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.