Candrice Heath, MD, discusses key takeaways regarding disparities in the treatment of atopic dermatitis and scalp/hair conditions in pediatric patients with skin of color, including:

• Can you highlight some of the systemic issues that contribute to a lack of knowledge about atopic dermatitis in patients of color, particularly in the pediatric patient population? (This is in reference to lack of diversity in clinical trials, lack of training involving skin of color, etc.)
• Can you discuss some of the more common hair and scalp conditions seen in pediatric patients of color, and why they are more commonly seen or more severe in patients of color?
• Are there any unique considerations that must be taken when discussing these conditions with the parents and caregivers in this patient population?
• Can you tell us which treatments for atopic dermatitis have been studied specifically in patients of color? Do you know if any of these treatments been studied specifically in pediatric patients of color?
• Is there anything else you’d like to add?