Patient Buzz Series: Skin Bias in Dermatology
The topic of disparities in the dermatologic care of skin of color is now receiving national attention in the consumer press. Articles in this month’s Patient Buzz address questions, including: Is skin bias in dermatology endangering people of color? Why are dermatology images not more diverse? What should Black patients know before their next dermatology visit?
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The topic of disparities in the dermatologic care of skin of color is now receiving national attention in the consumer press. Articles in this month’s Patient Buzz address questions, including: Is skin bias in dermatology endangering people of color? Why are dermatology images not more diverse? What should Black patients know before their next dermatology visit?
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Seventeen recently wrote an article sharing skin care advice dermatologists give their own teens.
For expert advice on how to counsel teens in caring for their skin, I consulted dermatologist Candrice Heath, MD, assistant professor at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Heath is board-certified in dermatology, pediatrics, and pediatric dermatology.
What are the most impo … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the branches of the facial nerve with the following mnemonic:
To Zanzibar By Motor Car
Temporal
Zygomatic
Buccal
Marginal mandibular
Cervical
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When we think about skin, a few things come to mind: protection, temperature regulation, sensation. However, there is growing interest in the microbiome of the skin. Our skin flora can be likened to an invisible ecosystem. Similar to fingerprints, it is unique to each individual. The complexity of the skin microbiome is continuing to be researched. This research is paving the way to improve our un … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we continue we continue with the topic of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE):
I HATE MULTIPLE MEDS CAUSING QUEER PROBLEMS
INH
Hydralazine
Minocycline
Methyldopa
Chlorpromazine
Quinidine
Procainamide
This mnemonic refers to drugs known to cause drug-induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
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