Dermatology Resident Education for Skin of Color

Abstract

Skin diseases often present differently in patients with darker skin, and certain features such as erythema may be more difficult to recognize. Dermatology residents learn various skin disease presentations through pattern recognition seen in the clinical setting, in patient photographs, and through other educational resources. Because images of skin of color (SOC) are underrepresented in many dermatology educational resources, residents should seek additional resources to enhance their knowledge and better serve their patients.