The visual appearance of psoriasis can be quite different in skin types V and VI, presenting challenges to diagnosis, said New York dermatologist Dr. Andrew F. Alexis. Cultural practices and quality-of-life issues also require a different therapeutic approach in this population, he said. Dr. Alexis is the chair of the Department of Dermatology and the director of Skin of Color Center at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West Hospitals, and an associate professor at the I
It is important for dermatologists, primary care physicians, and other individuals who treat skin disorders to be “keenly aware” of the cultural and clinical nuances in the growing Hispanic, South Asian, and East Asian populations, according to a presenter at the Skin Spectrum Summit in Montreal on May 13. “There is an overlap between structural and functional differences, culturally variations in skin and hair care practices, as well as, cultural standards in perceptions of
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