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From the SOCU Poster Hall | Pigment-Specific Dermoscopy and AI
Infographic from the SOCU Poster Hall on Pigment-Specific Dermoscopy and AI showing melanoma diagnostic disparities: 52% late-stage diagnosis in Black patients vs. 16% in White patients. It highlights that AI accuracy drops from 70% in lighter skin to 17% in Fitzpatrick Type VI and identifies SOC-specific features like eccrine pigmentation.Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing dermatology, and combining AI with dermoscopy is promising unprecedented diagnostic precision. However, as these technologies advance, a critical question remains: Are they designed to serve all patients equally? Current diagnostic tools often underperform in patients with skin of color due to biases in training data and a lack of standardized i …
Infographic from the SOCU Poster Hall on Pigment-Specific Dermoscopy and AI showing melanoma diagnostic disparities: 52% late-stage diagnosis in Black patients vs. 16% in White patients. It highlights that AI accuracy drops from 70% in lighter skin to 17% in Fitzpatrick Type VI and identifies SOC-specific features like eccrine pigmentation.
JDD February 2024 Issue Highlights
psoriasisExplore the February 2024 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology! Discover groundbreaking research on topics such as novel treatments for melasma, advancements in psoriasis management, gene expression profile (GEP) testing for squamous cell carcinoma, pediatric vitiligo, and many more! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights from leading dermatology experts. Straight from the Editor …
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Patient Buzz: Teledermatology Platforms and Skin Care
teledermatologyThe New York Times recently published an article about teledermatology and telehealth platforms that are disrupting skin care. Are these platforms good for expanding patient access to dermatology? How should dermatology clinicians address patient questions about these platforms? For expert advice, I reached out to George Han, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology at the Donald and Barb …
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How to Get the Most out of Teledermatology Visits
TELEDERMATOLOGYNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. George Han  (Vice President of the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, member of the board of directors of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and member of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation), who offers tips on better directing pa …
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The Future of Teledermatology
teledermatologyNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. George Han  (Vice President of the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, member of the board of directors of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and member of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation) about teledermatology's rise during the …
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