Analysis of the representation of skin tone diversity amongst medical resources illustrating dermatological manifestations of dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis and vasculitis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cutaneous manifestations of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-interstitial lung disease (SARD-ILD) are clinically useful diagnostic features that can support early diagnosis and management. However, medical education resources often lack diversity in representing skin tones, which lead to inequities in healthcare delivery. Our study aimed to quantify the proportion of skin tones represented in medical literature that depict cutaneous features relevant to SARD-ILD.

Methods

A structured search of medical resources was conducted with the support of North Bristol NHS Trust Library and Knowledge Service. We systemically reviewed images of cutaneous signs associated with SSc, DM and vasculitis. Images that did not depict these conditions were excluded. Each image wa

SUBMITTER: Kihumba S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12531797 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature