Unmet Need in People with Psoriasis and Skin of Color in Canada and the United States.

ABSTRACT: The experience of dermatological conditions such as psoriasis is different for people with skin of color (SoC) than for white individuals. The objective of this literature review was to understand challenges and unmet needs associated with access to care, diagnosis, and treatment of psoriasis among people with SoC in Canada and the United States. The review focused on studies published in the last 5 years. After screening 919 unique records, 26 studies were included. Importantly, lack of culturally competent care was identified as a key unmet need for psoriasis among people with SoC. In addition, cost of care and cultural views of psoriasis may influence decisions to seek care among people with SoC. Baseline patient characteristics in psoriasis studies and the prevalence/incidence of psori

SUBMITTER: Yadav G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9588130 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature