Best Practices & What to Avoid During Culturally Sensitive Derm Consults
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Candrice Heath, assistant professor of dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Heath shares her tips for culturally sensitive dermatology consults, specifically consults involving hair concerns in children. Watch as she encourages clinicians to consider time when creating a treatment p …
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Candrice Heath, assistant professor of dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Heath shares her tips for culturally sensitive dermatology consults, specifically consults involving hair concerns in children. Watch as she encourages clinicians to consider time when creating a treatment p … Continue reading "Best Practices & What to Avoid During Culturally Sensitive Derm Consults"
Introduction
The term “skin of color” generally refers to individuals from a broad group of racial and ethnic backgrounds including, but not limited to, Black, Asian, Latinx, American Indian, and Pacific Islander, as well as those of mixed race.1 According to the U.S. Census, the population will increase to comprise over 50% persons of color by the year 2042.2 However, the demographics … 