“COVID-19 Toe” and Underrepresentation in People of Color: Is Racial Bias to Blame?
The association of COVID-19 and chilblains in patients with skin of color was evaluated.
Skin of Color
Study Supports Use of a Smartphone App for Dermatologic Diagnosis
A machine learning-based mobile phone app may serve as a diagnostic support tool for a range of common skin conditions in patients of color.
Black Patients With Merkel Cell Carcinoma Experience Treatment Delays
Factors associated with delays in treatment for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma were investigated.
Noninvasive TGF-β-Induced Therapy Improves Skin Appearance
The efficacy of 2 sessions of a mixture of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), granulocyte-monocyte colony-stimulating factor, and platelet-derived growth factor to address anti-aging and promote skin rejuvenation was examined.
UV Exposure Not Linked to Risk for Melanoma in Skin of Color
Among people with skin of color, ultraviolet (UV) exposure may not be an important risk factor for melanoma.
Metformin Use May Reduce Risk for Skin Cancer in Patients at Risk for Keratinocyte Carcinomas
The association between metformin and keratinocyte carcinoma in high-risk patients was evaluated.
Demographics of US Dermatology Students Interested in Treating Skin of Color
The expressed research and clinical interests of current US dermatology residents was examined.
Patients Happier With Doctors of Same Race
Racial/ethnic concordance between patients and their physicians is associated with higher patient satisfaction scores.
Single-Agent Chemical Peels for Melasma Treatment in Skin of Color
The efficacy and safety of single-agent chemical peels in patients with pigmented skin, was investigated via a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature.
Expert Roundtable: Racial Disparities in Dermatology Care
A roundtable discussion by experts in issues facing patients with skin of color reveals interesting insights.
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