Skin of color lacks representation in medical student resources: A cross-sectional study

Perlman, Katherine L.; Williams, Natalie M.; Egbeto, Ista A.; Gao, David X.; Siddiquee, Naomi; Park, Joyce H.

doi:10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.12.018

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“…We agree with Perlman et al (2021) that there is need to reduce gaps in SoC education. Therefore, we request a call to action to update the AAD basic dermatology curriculum, incorporating text and images of underrepresented skin types to better characterize the makeup of the U.S. population.…”

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Analysis of skin color in the American Academy of Dermatology basic dermatology curriculum

Chang

Lipner

2021

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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“…We commend Perlman et al (2021) for their analysis of skin of color (SoC) dermatologic images in medical school resources. Only 14.9% of 1123 images were classified as SoC, with Pathoma (21.4%) and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) curriculum (19.4%) having the highest proportion of SoC images.…”

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Analysis of skin color in the American Academy of Dermatology basic dermatology curriculum

Chang

Lipner

2021

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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“…The limited representation of skin of color in medical education has been a continuous issue in dermatologic education. If students are not trained in recognizing skin manifestations in different skin tones, then it could result in delayed or incorrect diagnoses and an increased burden of disease for patients of color 29 . As such, identification of the most common reasons patients of different races visit the dermatologist can help direct training in diagnosing and managing skin conditions in patients of different races 29,30 …”

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Reasons for Visits to the Dermatologist Stratified by Race

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Roberson²,

Feldman³

2022

Southern Medical Journal

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine, from the patient's perspective, the most common reasons for seeking medical attention for skin disease and how this varies among different races.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis on the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey between 2007 and 2018, the most recent years available. The frequency of each reason for visits was determined using the survey procedures of SAS version 9.4.Results: Among White patients, skin cancer screening (8.2%) was the most common reason for visits followed by skin lesions (7.8%) and discoloration/abnormal pigmentation (7.4%). Among Blacks/African Americans, acne (9.2%), progress visit (8.2%), and skin rash (7.0%) were the top reasons for visits. Acne (12%), skin rash (7.5%), and discoloration/abnormal pigmentation (7.3%) were the most common reasons for patient visits in the "other" race category.Conclusions: Reasons for visits to the dermatologist vary with race. White patients appear to be aware of their increased risk of skin cancer, visiting frequently for skin cancer screenings and skin lesions, whereas Blacks/African Americans are more affected by conditions associated with chronic pruritus. To train dermatologists and nondermatologists to provide equitable care for cutaneous conditions to all races and skin types, especially for those groups experiencing barriers to receiving dermatologic care, it is important that we characterize the reasons why patients visit the dermatologist.

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“…Honing clinical evaluation skills requires adequate training and practice. There is an unmet need in dermatologic training among medical students as well as early-career and experienced dermatologists regarding awareness and recognition of the unique presentations of a variety of skin diseases in patients with SOC 45–51 . Addressing the shortage of images depicting skin lesions in patients with SOC is a key aspect of meeting this educational need.…”

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Assessment and Monitoring Challenges Among Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Across Fitzpatrick Skin Types: A Photographic Review and Case Series

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects people of all ages, races, and ethnicities. The condition is heterogeneous in both clinical presentation (phenotype) and underlying pathobiology (endotype). Atopic dermatitis diagnosis, assessment, and monitoring rely on clinical evaluation because there are no definitive biomarkers for AD. This review addresses variation in the clinical presentation of AD across the spectrum of Fitzpatrick skin types, with an emphasis on clinical evaluation challenges in patients with skin of color. We present photographs from phase 3 clinical trials that evaluated the safety and efficacy of upadacitinib among patients with moderate-to-severe AD and demonstrate the challenges in evaluating the clinical signs of AD (erythema and excoriation in patients with dark skin types and lichenification in those with light skin types) by illustrating the changes in clinical signs and symptoms that can be achieved with targeted systemic therapies.

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Skin of color lacks representation in medical student resources: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 34 publications

References 4 publications

Analysis of skin color in the American Academy of Dermatology basic dermatology curriculum

Analysis of skin color in the American Academy of Dermatology basic dermatology curriculum

Reasons for Visits to the Dermatologist Stratified by Race

Assessment and Monitoring Challenges Among Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Across Fitzpatrick Skin Types: A Photographic Review and Case Series

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