From the SOCU Poster Hall | Vulvar Dermatoses Among Women With Skin of Color
Vulvar dermatoses are commonly underdiagnosed in women with skin of color, and culture plays a role. Certain communities of color view vulvar concerns with shame or as evidence of moral impurity, leading women to delay seeking care. Structural and educational barriers can also influence how a woman obtains medical care for her vulvar concerns and even what she shares with the clinician. In additio …
Vulvar dermatoses are commonly underdiagnosed in women with skin of color, and culture plays a role. Certain communities of color view vulvar concerns with shame or as evidence of moral impurity, leading women to delay seeking care. Structural and educational barriers can also influence how a woman obtains medical care for her vulvar concerns and even what she shares with the clinician. In additio … Continue reading "From the SOCU Poster Hall | Vulvar Dermatoses Among Women With Skin of Color"