Skin of colour deserves centre stage in dermatology conversations. In this podcast, Emma King sits down with internationally recognised dermatologist A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues to explore the unique challenges, misconceptions, and advances in caring for diverse skin types. From disorders of pigmentation to atopic dermatitis, the discussion sheds light on why awareness and expertise in this field are crucial for both clinicians and patients.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply passionate about skin health, this podcast will expand your understanding of dermatology in skin of colour and why representation matters in medicine.

RESOURCES

Dr Michelle Rodrigues, Importance of skin of colour dermatology in the primary care setting in Australia, AJGP

https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2023/october/the-importance-of-skin-of-colour-dermatology-in-th

British Association of Dermatology Education Resources for clinicians on skin of colour, 2020:

https://cdn.bad.org.uk/uploads/2022/02/29200007/Educational-Resources-for-Clinicians-on-Skin-of-Colour-in-Dermatology-2020.pdf

https://becker.wustl.edu/news/brown-skin-matters/

https://www.acrrm.org.au/about-us/news-events/media-releases/article/2024/06/21/skin-of-colour-by-dr-jim-muir

https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/living-with-eczema/skin-pigmentation/

https://vrfoundation.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=191484605&gbraid=0AAAAADnlk7uwzIuMpeU6AmZh29dFSd3-P&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3OjGBhDYARIsADd-uX5rMty_3i6mZwJpsu2ahcpcQsRZegdX22F5FbLDd65EMFvfgtCw2RgaAmTVEALw_wcB

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-conditions-in-skin-of-colour

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/melanoma-in-skin-of-colour

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/ethnic-dermatology