International Expert Consensus on Knowledge Gaps in Care for Dermatologic Disorders in Skin of Color.

ABSTRACT: Patients with skin of color (SOC) face unique dermatologic challenges that are often underrepresented in research and in dermatological education, creating critical gaps in care. We aimed to identify and explore key gaps in research and clinical management for SOC across four domains: skin diseases, hair disorders, photoprotection, and aesthetic procedures. An international panel reviewed articles retrieved from PubMed using the search terms "skin of color" or "skin of colour" in titles and abstracts from September 2019 to September 2024. Inflammatory skin diseases, including acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and rosacea, are common in SOC subjects, necessitating tailored diagnostic and therapeutic approaches due to unique clinical presentations and specific challenges such as post-infla

SUBMITTER: Lim HW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712774 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature