Addressing the Barriers to Greater Diversity in Dermatology
Skin color comes in all shades. Similarly, dermatologists should reflect the diversity that is apparent in our patients. However, in the US, African-Americans make up 12.8% of the population while there are only 3% of Black dermatologists.1 Addressing this gap is beneficial because studies have shown race-concordant visits are longer and have higher levels of patient satisfaction and patient engag …
Skin color comes in all shades. Similarly, dermatologists should reflect the diversity that is apparent in our patients. However, in the US, African-Americans make up 12.8% of the population while there are only 3% of Black dermatologists.1 Addressing this gap is beneficial because studies have shown race-concordant visits are longer and have higher levels of patient satisfaction and patient engag … Continue reading "Addressing the Barriers to Greater Diversity in Dermatology"
Match the photo to the plant identified:
A. Poison ivy
B. Gingko
C. Poison oak
D. Mango leaves
E. Poison sumac
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In this month’s installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, we explore a new topical approach to rosacea: ivermectin 1% topical cream (Soolantra). This topical cream is a useful tool for combating rosacea in a multimechanistic way.
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Further Reading
Efficacy and Safety of Ivermectin 1% Cream in Treatment of Papulopustular Rosacea: Results … 
I absorbed Dr. Paul Friedman’s lecture on Laser and Device Based Treatment of Scars at the Skin of Color Update (brain: “Don’t’ say it. Don’t say it. Don’t say it. Don’t say it”)…with laser focus.
Sorry.
But in all seriousness, his lecture was one that I anticipated with particular eagerness, among all of the fantastic lectures that comprised the weekend, for reasons both p … 
Here are the issue highlights for the October issue of JDD!
Characterizing how AD patients are currently treated may build a reference for future clinical research in Prescribing Patterns for Atopic Dermatitis in the United States.
A Global Review on the Risk Factors and Management of Early Atopic Dermatitis in Children Ages 0 to 2 Years Old explores early intervention in infants and you …