Accurately Recognizing and Diagnosing Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color

Research shows that patients with undiagnosed psoriasis are more likely to have skin of color.1 This article provides a practical checklist to help guide health care professionals in accurately identifying and diagnosing psoriasis in patients with skin of color. [...]it is imperative that health car...

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Published in:Dermatology Times 2023-09, Vol.44 (9), p.49-49
Main Author: Negbenebor, Nicole A
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Dermatology
Epidemiology
Erythema
Medical diagnosis
Medical personnel
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Psoriasis
Skin
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Summary:Research shows that patients with undiagnosed psoriasis are more likely to have skin of color.1 This article provides a practical checklist to help guide health care professionals in accurately identifying and diagnosing psoriasis in patients with skin of color. [...]it is imperative that health care professionals accurately recognize and diagnose psoriasis in patients with skin of color. A biopsy may be needed for confirmation.5 ✓ Because of delays in care, patients with skin of color may initially present to the clinic with a greater body surface area affected.6 ✓ Scale may be thicker or more severe in patients with hair textures that do not allow for frequent hair washing.
ISSN:0196-6197
2150-6523