Issue Archive
July 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 7
Editorials
Women of Childbearing Age With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Frequently Prescribed Medications With Pregnancy Risk
Copy: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disproportionately affects women of childbearing age. As almost half of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, dermatologists must give special considerati...
Read MoreBarriers to Dermatologic Care and Use of Internet Sources in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Poondru S, Scott K, Riley JM. Barriers to dermatologic care and use of internet sources in hidradenitis suppurativa. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(7):710-711. doi:10.36849/JDD.7355....
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Original Articles
WATCH VIDEO ABSTRACT: Assessing Implicit Bias in Dermatology
Background: Patients with skin of color (SOC), defined as Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI, and of varying ethnicities are under-represented in dermatology. This includes practitioners, tra...
Read MoreRacial and Ethnic Disparities Among US Academic Dermatology Leadership and Its Influence on Resident Diversity
Background: Diversity in medicine improves mentorship and patient care. However, dermatology is one of the least diverse specialties. We analyzed the racial distributions across leadership positions a...
Read MoreEfficacy, Convenience, and Safety of Calcipotriene-Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream in Skin of Color Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
Background: Psoriasis affects diverse racial and ethnic groups. In July 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration approved calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate (CAL/BDP) 0.005%/0.065% cream to tre...
Read MoreDiagnosis of Skin Disease in Moderately to Highly Pigmented Skin by Artificial Intelligence
Background: Triage of patients with skin diseases often includes an initial assessment by a nurse or general practitioner, followed by a dermatologist. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been r...
Read MoreExploration of Skin of Color Dermatology Content on YouTube
Background: There is a lack of diversity in dermatology regarding skin of color-related content. This has negative implications for patients of color and continues to be a hurdle to providing proper c...
Read MoreSkin of Color Sun Protection: Reddit Analysis Reveals Perceptions, Preferences, Unmet Needs, and Knowledge Gaps
Background: Patients are increasingly seeking medical advice, recommendations, and general information through online forums and social media. In June 2021 Reddit reported 430 million active monthly u...
Read MoreA Review on the Use of Topical Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Vitiligo
Background: This article describes the clinical trial, safety, and efficacy of ruxolitinib 1.5% cream or repigmentation in patients with vitiligo. Data Sources: A systematic review was done using rux...
Read MoreRacial and Ethnic Variations in Skin Barrier Properties and Cultural Practices in Skin of Color Newborns, Infants, and Children
Background: The skin of newborns and infants of all races/ethnicity is more susceptible to skin barrier disruption than adult skin. This consensus paper offers insights into potential skincare implica...
Read MoreModified Fitzpatrick Scale-Skin Color and Reactivity
Background: There is growing interest in the development of a skin classification system that captures the world's diverse population. The Fitzpatrick skin classification scale is used both clinically...
Read MoreScarring and Dyschromias in Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV-VI: A Review of Dermatologic Treatment Protocols
Importance: Managing chronic conditions is an essential aspect of dermatologic care, especially regarding the resolution of inflammatory dermatologic disease and recovery of skin lesions. Short-term c...
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Features
TikTok and Black Skin: Is This a Missed Opportunity for Dermatologists?
Background: A study by Villa-Ruiz et al (2021) found that educational videos dominate the content of dermatologic videos on TikTok with 25.8% of the videos being posted by board-certified dermatologis...
Read MoreRacial Disparities in the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Analysis of Data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, disfiguring, chronic inflammatory disease affecting the axillary, inframammary, and groin regions. Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HS. St...
Read MoreNitric Oxide as a Promising Antiviral Agent: What Dermatologists Should kNOw
Cutaneous Sarcoidosis in Skin of Color
Cutaneous sarcoidosis presents in 25% of all sarcoidosis cases. African American populations, particularly African American women, are more likely to develop the dermatologic manifestations of the dis...
Read MoreRising Interest in Sunscreen for Skin of Color: An Analysis of Google Trends
Syder NC, Elbuluk N. rising interest in sunscreen for skin of color: an analysis of Google trends. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(7):712-713. doi:10.36849/JDD.7373....
Read MoreRacial Disparities in Primary Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Psoriasis Patients
Minimizing Bias in Alopecia Diagnosis in Skin of Color Patients
Alopecia is one of the most common dermatologic conditions affecting black patients, with a significantly negative impact on quality of life.1,2 Timely and accurate diagnosis is therefore critical in ...
Read MoreDermatologist Practical Guide to Encouraging Photoprotection in Skin of Color Patients
Case Reports
Leukemia Cutis in Skin of Color
The various presentations of many dermatologic conditions among various skin types are slowly being elucidated throughout the recent years. These differences present as an issue as it leads to delayed...
Read MoreErythrodermic Bullous Pemphigoid in Skin of Color Treated With Dupilumab
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune blistering disease that typically presents with pruritic, tense bullae in elderly patients.1 Several recognized presentations deviate from the classic bullous ...
Read MorePoroma in a Patient With Fitzpatrick Type V Skin
This case detailing a poroma in Fitzpatrick Type V skin presents gross, dermatoscopic, and histopathologic images that have not been adequately represented in the literature. Diagnosing poroma can be ...
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