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Skin Foundation Africa expands dermatology programs across continent
Image by Darwinek via Wikimedia Commons Skin Foundation Africa , a Ghana-based non-profit group, is expanding its dermatology programs across the African continent to address persistent gaps in skin health services and education. The foundation’s approach highlights skin disease as a public health concern and aims to build local capacity for sustainable, evidence-driven care. The group was established by Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo, a dermatologist who continues to support the organ
Allan Ryan
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Chronic hand eczema misunderstood, under-treated
A recent survey has revealed significant gaps in the understanding and treatment of chronic hand eczema (CHE) among dermatology...
Allan Ryan
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Lack of quality, reliability of spironolactone acne Tx videos on TikTok
There is a concerning gap in the quality and reliability of information on the TikTok short video platform regarding the use of...
Mitch Shannon
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Public confidence in skin cancer self-examination as a target for education
Findings from two recent studies suggest that an individual’s lack of confidence in their ability to self-examine for skin cancer may be...
John Evans
Jun 28, 20242 min read


U.K. eczema patient website reduces healthcare costs
A website that helps people with eczema manage their symptoms could be saving the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) hundreds of...
John Evans
Jan 12, 20243 min read


More photos of psoriasis patients should be included in published studies
A lack of published psoriasis images complicates communication with patients, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg,...
Allan Ryan
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Minority of psoriasis patients engage in extensive shared decision-making with their physicians
A U.S. study has found that less than half of psoriasis patients report frequently engaging in shared decision-making with their...
John Evans
Apr 14, 20231 min read
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