Diversity in Medicine
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FDA proposes ban on hair straightener ingredients
The proposal specifies that formaldehyde would be banned, as well as other chemicals that release formaldehyde, such as methylene glycol.
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Pediatric psoriasis: Black children, males more likely to have palmoplantar subtype, study finds
Nail involvement occurred in significantly more Black and Hispanic/Latino patients than in White patients.
Commentary
Every click you make, the EHR is watching you
Could the actions we take in the EHR reveal the unconscious biases we have?
Commentary
Training more doctors should be our first priority, says ethicist
To me, the main goal is to expand our workforce. The secondary goal is to stay diverse, because we get better providers when we do so.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
A Black woman with a rash on the neck that developed after new products were applied to the hair. What’s the condition and what...
Original Research
Perceived Benefits of a Research Fellowship for Dermatology Residency Applicants: Outcomes of a Faculty-Reported Survey
The authors conducted a survey to determine if those involved in the residency selection process recommend completion of a research fellowship (RF...
Original Research
Assessment of the Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Solution 5% in the Treatment of Melasma in Patients of South Asian Descent
This study assessed the efficacy of tranexamic acid solution 5% for the treatment of melasma in patients with darker skin types.
From the Journals
Study spotlights paucity of black dermatologists in academia
“Greater efforts are needed to recruit Black dermatology graduates into academic faculty positions,” the authors concluded.
Commentary
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Comorbidities Help With Pain Management
Understanding common comorbidities as well as the biases associated with pain management will allow providers to treat hidradenitis suppurativa...
Feature
One in five doctors with long COVID can no longer work: Survey
A U.K. survey shed light on the lingering effects of long COVID on more than 600 chronically ill and disabled doctors with the condition.
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Study aims to better elucidate CCCA in men
"We hope the data will prompt clinicians to assess for CCCA and risk factors in adult males with scarring alopecia," the researchers wrote.