Photoprotection counseling of non‐white ethno‐racial groups: a survey of the practice of expert dermatologists

Pourciau, Crystal Y.; Eide, Melody J.; Mahan, Meredith; Lim, Henry W.

doi:10.1111/phpp.12001

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“…While the findings discussed in this review article are not generalizable to all SOC populations and geographic regions, they highlight the unique considerations and challenges to photoprotection that need to be further examined. As we learn more, counseling remains the critical piece in SOC patients [ 146 , 147 ] and this will only become more important as the relative sizes of SOC populations continue to increase over the next decades in the US [ 148 ].…”

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Photoprotection for Skin of Color

Tsai

Chien

2022

Am J Clin Dermatol

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Photoprotection behaviors can mitigate skin damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, and common methods include seeking shade, avoiding sun exposure during peak daylight hours, wearing sun-protective clothing, applying sunscreen, and using sunglasses. While the role of sun protection in preventing sunburns, photoaging, and skin cancer is well established in fair-skinned populations, individuals with skin of color (SOC) are presumed to suffer fewer negative effects from solar radiation. Thus, the importance of photoprotection in this population is understudied and may be underestimated. In SOC populations, sun exposure is known to cause pigmentary disorders, photoaging, and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), highlighting the potential benefits of photoprotection. Although SOC populations tend to practice photoprotection by seeking shade and wearing sun-protective clothing, survey and interview-based studies have consistently found relatively low use of sunscreen among these populations. Common motivators for photoprotection in individuals with SOC include preventing sunburn and pigmentation, with the prevention of skin cancer being a less important reason. As a skin cancer risk behavior, indoor tanning is relatively rare in SOC populations, but its use may increase with acculturation to US norms. While more studies are necessary to clarify whether photoprotection behaviors may decrease skin cancer-related mortality in SOC populations, regular dermatologic care and counseling on photoprotection remain essential in patients with SOC for overall skin health.

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Photoprotection for Skin of Color

Tsai

Chien

2022

Am J Clin Dermatol

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“…48 6 | PREVENTION PRACTICES In another study of 50 dermatologists, sun protection counseling was not routinely given to PAD despite the thinking that sun protection is important in PAD. 52 It is believed in PAD that, the dark skin tone is enough protection. Agbai et al in a review article on skin cancer and photoprotection in people of color, concluded that, there was a low use of sunscreen in PADs.…”

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“…In another study of 50 dermatologists, sun protection counseling was not routinely given to PAD despite the thinking that sun protection is important in PAD 52 . It is believed in PAD that, the dark skin tone is enough protection.…”

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Comparative study of cutaneous melanoma and its associated issues between people of African decent and Caucasians

Anaba

2021

Dermatologic Therapy

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Cutaneous melanoma is uncommon in people of African descent unlike their Caucasian counterparts. This rarity of cutaneous melanoma in people of African descent makes studies in this group difficult. In the few studies that are available, several differences exist in the incidence, disease severity, course of the disease, treatment modalities and survival rates between these two groups. Observed difference in cutaneous melanoma between people of African descent and Caucasians include; a higher incidence and better prognosis in Caucasians, a low awareness of melanoma, no definite risk factors, presentation with advanced disease, poor melanoma specific survival in people of African descent. Other differences are a better UV-induced DNA damage recovery, acral as opposed to truncal melanoma, female preponderance and lack of preventive measures in people of African descent.

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“…Black individuals often perceive themselves as having a lower risk of melanoma, possibly due to the comparatively lower incidence rates when compared to White individuals. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can result in a reduced frequency of skin self-examinations [8][9][10][11]. Furthermore, there is a notable lack of melanoma awareness and risk perception, coupled with a lack of educational initiatives specifically tailored to darker skin tones, both within the general public and among healthcare providers.…”

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Educational Intervention and Melanoma Prognosis in Black People

Shaikh,

Huckfeldt Jr

2023

Cureus

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A systematic search was conducted on the PubMed database using the keywords "education," "melanoma," and "African Americans." The results were filtered to include studies published within the last decade that focused on melanoma diagnosis, risk, or outcomes. These selected studies included African Americans, non-Hispanic Black individuals, or those with darker skin tones and compared them with educational interventions or non-Hispanic White groups. The studies showed an overall positive impact of targeted educational initiatives on using sun-protective behaviors, health education, and self-efficacy related to melanoma. Notably, interventions proven to be effective for non-Hispanic White populations also demonstrated efficacy in other racial groups, including non-Hispanic Blacks. It was observed that non-Hispanic Blacks exhibited an overall reduced level of concern regarding melanoma, partly due to its lower incidence within this demographic. Furthermore, these studies focussed on the disparities in melanoma incidence and survival rates among different racial groups. Non-Hispanic Black individuals were found to have a higher incidence of melanoma and lower survival rates compared to non-Hispanic White individuals. Collectively, the studies evaluating melanoma educational interventions for darker skin tones yield promising results for improving melanoma prognosis in Black communities. They underscore the importance of addressing racial disparities in melanoma awareness, diagnosis, and treatments. These studies also highlighted the barriers to sun protection behaviors, such as cost, limited awareness, and misconceptions, particularly prevalent among ethnic communities and youth. The use of melanoma photographs specifically tailored to darker skin tones in outreach efforts to enhance identification, self-examination, and early detection should be considered to improve melanoma prognosis similar to the non-White population.

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Photoprotection counseling of non‐white ethno‐racial groups: a survey of the practice of expert dermatologists

Cited by 13 publications

References 4 publications

Photoprotection for Skin of Color

Photoprotection for Skin of Color

Comparative study of cutaneous melanoma and its associated issues between people of African decent and Caucasians

Educational Intervention and Melanoma Prognosis in Black People

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