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Special Considerations of Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color
Anthony Marcelletti1, Divya Meena Shan2, Warda Abdi3
1University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA. Anthony.marcelletti@uky.edu.
Abstract:
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with heterogeneous presentations and prevalence across different skin tones. In this chapter, AD is explored through the lens of racial and ethnic diversity, emphasizing the special considerations among patients with skin of color (SOC). Specific ethnic groups may exhibit unique AD phenotypes, and these differences pose unique diagnostic and management challenges, especially given the disproportionate impact of AD in African American and Asian populations due to environmental exposures and social factors (i.e., decreased access to healthcare resources). Addressing these social disparities, increasing representation in medical education and the clinical space, as well as ongoing research can help better serve this patient population.
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