Diversity in Derm
Digital Education Hubs
Session Slides
2024
Crystal Aguh, MD
Mercedes Gonzalez, MD, Pearl Kwong, MD and Nanette Silverberg, MD
2023
2023 SBS
Cultural Competence in the Care of SOC Patients with Hair Loss
Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD
2023 SBS
Hair Loss in Patients with Skin of Color
Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD
Faculty Interview Podcasts
Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged: Patient and Disease Advocacy
This is the fourth and final episode of the, “Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged” series, hosted by expert dermatologist Dr. Mona Shahriari who will be discussing the gaps in care for psoriasis patients with skin of color. This episode, “Patient and Disease Advocacy”, featuring Jason Harris, the VP of Government Relations and Advocacy at the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), discusses the following topics:
- Patient perspective on challenges to receiving treatment for their psoriasis
- NPF efforts to address patient challenges and access to care issues
- Relevant survey and research data on disparities specific to SoC and socioeconomic status
- Consideration of impact on quality of life in determining access to systemic treatments
If you have any questions about NPF efforts to advocate for patients with psoriasis, please reach out to Jason Harris via email at jharris@psoriasis.org or visit the NPF website.
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May 14, 2024
Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials
This is the third episode of the, “Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged” series, hosted by expert dermatologist Dr. Mona Shahriari who will be discussing the gaps in care for psoriasis patients with skin of color. This episode, “Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials”, featuring expert dermatologists Dr. Andrew Alexis and Dr. Jennifer Soung, discusses the following topics:
- Underrepresentation of diverse patients, investigators, and trial sites in clinical studies
- FDA efforts to improve clinical trial diversity and education
- The impact that current clinical trials focusing on SOC are having on patient care
- High-level findings from the VISIBLE trial studying psoriasis patients of color
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May 7, 2024
Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged: Gaps in Diagnosis and Dermatologist Training
This is the second episode of the, “Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged” series, hosted by expert dermatologist Dr. Mona Shahriari who will be discussing the gaps in care for psoriasis patients with skin of color. This episode, “Gaps in Diagnosis and Dermatologist Training”, featuring expert dermatologist Dr. George Han, discusses the following topics:
- Difference in clinical presentation of psoriasis in SoC
- Barriers to early and accurate diagnosis and dangers of delayed diagnosis
- Gaps in medical student and residency education
- Lack of SoC images in medical textbooks, public images, and advertising
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Apr 30, 2024
Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged: Disparities and Access to Care
This is the first episodes of a new series, “Psoriasis in Skin of Color Unplugged”, hosted by expert dermatologist Dr. Mona Shahriari who will be discussing the gaps in care for psoriasis patients with skin of color. This episode, “Disparities and Access to Care”, featuring expert dermatologist Dr. Candrice Heath, discusses the following topics:
- Increased severity of psoriatic disease in patients of color
- Challenges associated with access to specialist care
- Stigma surrounding psoriasis in patients of color
- Gaps in culturally competent care
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Andrew Alexis, MD
Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis in Patients with Skin of Color
Andrew Alexis, MD, shares some highlights regarding the treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis in patients with skin of color, including:
- Can you highlight some of the systemic issues that contribute to a lack of knowledge about acne in patients of color? (This is in reference to lack of diversity in clinical trials, lack of training involving skin of color, etc.)
- Can you explain why certain skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, may be more difficult to diagnose in patients with skin of color?
- What is your personal approach to treating atopic dermatitis patients with skin of color?
- In what ways do you feel that dermatologists can continue to improve in caring for patients with skin of color?
- Is there anything else you’d like to add?
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Susan Taylor, MD
Clinical Pearls from Regarding the Treatment of Acne Patients with Skin of Color
Susan Taylor, MD, shares some clinical pearls from regarding the treatment of acne patients with skin of color, including:
- Can you highlight some of the systemic issues that contribute to a lack of knowledge about acne in patients of color? (This is in reference to lack of diversity in clinical trials, lack of training involving skin of color, etc.)
- Can you explain why it is important to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation alongside acne, particularly in patients of color?
- Are there any unique considerations that must be taken when prescribing treatment for acne patients with skin of color?
- Can you tell us which acne treatments have been studied specifically in patients of color, and briefly touch upon the safety and efficacy of those treatments?
- Is there anything else you’d like to add?
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Patient Resources
The term skin of color (SOC) refers to individuals with more pigmented skin than Caucasians and can include individuals with African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American and multiracial backgrounds. There are a myriad of issues that contribute to the disparity in care for SOC dermatologic patients. A lack of SOC representation in medical education and literature, a deficit in providers with SOC themselves, and misconceptions about how SOC is affected by certain skin conditions and treatments all create barriers to delivering quality dermatologic care to patients with SOC.
SOC Patient Resources
Pediatric SOC
The same issues that affect adults may also affect pediatric dermatologic SOC patients, but with the added challenge that children are less able to verbalize their symptoms, needs and anxieties. Atopic dermatitis, acne, vitiligo and traction alopecia are all skin conditions that may uniquely affect children with SOC.
