Black, Hispanic, Asian, and other people of color with plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis often face delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and limited access to testing, treatment, and care. Determi-Nation, a new initiative sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, aims to change this. Patient advocate Alisha Bridges, Grace Wright, MD, PhD, president of the Association of Women in Rheumatology in New York City, and Naureen Kabani, MD, a rheumatologist with SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, New York, discuss how this new program will help close gaps and improve access to care for people of color with psoriatic disease.

Closing Gaps in Care for People of Color with Psoriatic Disease

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In the last of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Andrew Alexis, MD, a dermatologist from New York City and the President of the Skin of Color Society, Corey Hartman, MD, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama, and Janiene Luke, MD, a dermatologist in Loma Linda, California, discuss the expanding use of lasers and energy-based devices in patients with richly pigmented skin.

The Use of Lasers and Energy-Based Devices in Patients with Richly Pigmented Skin

In part two of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Dr. Andrew Alexis, a dermatologist from New York City and the President of the Skin of Color Society, Dr. Corey Hartman, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama, and Dr. Janiene Luke, a dermatologist in Loma Linda, California, discuss the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of scarring alopecias.

Time Is Hair: An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of  Scarring Alopecias in Patients with Darker Skin Tones

Klint Peebles, MD, a Washington, DC board-certified dermatologist with expertise in working with sexual and gender-diverse patients, discusses steps that can be taken to make patients more comfortable in healthcare settings.

Transgender Inclusion in Dermatology: Creating a Welcoming, Safe, Affirming Practice for All

In part one of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Drs. Andrew Alexis, Corey Hartman, and Janiene Luke discuss photoprotection and why it matters for all patients.

Photoprotection in Diverse Patient Populations

In this second installment of a two-part episode of The Practical Dermatology Podcast, Brooke Jackson, MD, founder and owner of Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates in Durham, NC, and a dermatologic surgeon and dermatologist, continues the conversation, focusing on different hair textures and styles encountered in her practice and their treatment recommendations. She also shares some of her recommended hair care products.

Closing Gaps in Care for People of Color with Psoriatic Disease

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