Diversity in Medicine
Commentary
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in LGBTQ Patients: The Need for Dermatologists on the Front Lines
The authors discuss HPV-related conditions for LGBTQ patients, barriers to vaccine administration, and the role of dermatologists in promoting an...
Original Research
Content Analysis of Psoriasis and Eczema Direct-to-Consumer Advertisements
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements have been associated with both beneficial and detrimental effects on real-world health care utilization....
Case Reports
Psoriasis in Patients of Color: Differences in Morphology, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment
This article presents 3 cases of psoriasis to illustrate the differences in psoriasis in patients of color compared to white patients.
From the Journals
Health disparities training falls short for internal medicine residents
Residents who cared for a larger proportion of underserved patients perceived that they received health disparities training at a higher rate.
Commentary
COVID-19–related skin changes: The hidden racism in documentation
It is not a stretch to suggest that skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 may look very different in darker skin.
50th Anniversary
Marked improvements seen for women in dermatology since the 1970s
It’s a different and better world, Dr. Bergfeld and other women dermatologists said, but one in which women must continue to mentor other women...
Cold Iron Truth
Bigotry and medical injustice
As physicians and a society, we should be insistent about correcting medical injustices. Let’s get started.
Commentary
Provide support in uncertain times
Listen to children’s or teens’ concerns and share information in developmentally appropriate ways. It is okay to not have all of the answers.
Skin of Color
How to Obtain a Dermatology Residency: A Guide Targeted to Underrepresented in Medicine Medical Students
Efforts to increase diversity have been put forth by the Skin of Color Society to assist underrepresented in medicine students during their...
Commentary
Two pandemics
As a black physician, I must contend with the very notion that my privilege as a physician does not shield me from discrimination and bias.
Commentary
How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.