Diversity in Medicine
Photo Challenge
Ulcerated and Verrucous Plaque on the Chest
A 36-year-old man presented to an emergency department in the southwestern United States with a cough, fatigue, and worsening back pain associated...
Opinion
Shedding the super-doctor myth requires an honest look at systemic racism
How can the expectations of patient-focused, patient-centered care prevail without an honest look at the vicissitudes facing medicine? asked Dr....
From the Journals
Insurance coverage for vitiligo varies widely in the U.S., analysis finds
“Lack of recognition from health care insurers makes treatments both less accessible and affordable, and only further marginalizes patients with...
Commentary
Exploring the Utility of Artificial Intelligence During COVID-19 in Dermatology Practice
Dermatologists should use artificial intelligence as a tool for delivering more efficient and beneficial patient care.
Feature
COVID-19 leaves wake of medical debt among U.S. adults
Plus, 16% of adults said they had coverage gaps lasting a year or longer.
Conference Coverage
Common outcome measures for AD lack adequate reporting of race, skin tone
Of 165 studies analyzed, only 55 (33%) reported the distribution of race or ethnicity, while 5 (3%) reported the distribution of skin tone.
Conference Coverage
Dyspigmentation common in SOC patients with bullous pemphigoid
“Early diagnosis to prevent difficult-to-treat dyspigmentation is ... of utmost importance,” the researchers said.
Skin of Color
Counseling About Traction Alopecia: A "Compliment, Discuss, and Suggest" Method
Traction alopecia remains a common concern for Black women visiting a dermatologist. We present an empathetic and culturally sensitive method for...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Psoriasis
Although individuals of all skin tones may experience the psychosocial impact of psoriasis, quality-of-life measures have been found to be worse...
From the Journals
Bullying in academic medicine rife, underreported
“We found that bullies are commonly men and senior consultants, while more than half of their victims are women,” said Dr. Harriette G.C. Van...
Commentary
Comment on “Distribution of Skin-Type Diversity in Photographs in AAD Online Educational Modules”
The AAD Basic Dermatology Curriculum represents one introductory resource that is ubiquitously utilized by medical students. Herein, we add an...