Summary

Dr. Arianne Shadi Kourosh, Director of Community Health Department of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her work on dermatologic resources for the intervention and prevention of human trafficking. She shares how she first became aware of the issue through her pro bono tattoo removal program for young people leaving gangs. Dr. Kourosh explains the three major categories of skin signs of trafficking: infection/infestations, injury/scarring, and imagery/tattoos. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care and building trust with patients. Dr. Kourosh also highlights the resources available, including the AAD's online toolkit, an online registry of skin signs of trafficking, and the upcoming smartphone app called SSTEAR.

Helpful links:

• AAD trafficking toolkit: https://www.aad.org/member/clinical-quality/clinical-care/human-trafficking

Takeaways

• Human trafficking is a prevalent issue that can affect individuals in our own communities.

Chapters

01:30 - Discovering the Issue of Human Trafficking

03:54 - Skin Signs of Trafficking

09:56 - Recognizing the Prevalence in Our Communities

12:48 - The Three I's: Infection, Injury, and Imagery

19:15 - Trauma-Informed Care and Building Rapport

22:04 - Resources for Healthcare Providers

26:14 - Collaboration and Partnerships