Children of color are from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds associated with increased skin pigmentation including Black, LatinX, Asian, Pacific Islanders, Native American and all indigenous peoples. Focus will be placed upon skin diseases and conditions occurring more frequently in pediatric patients of color including unique clinical characteristics, treatment approaches, demographics or cultural caveats. Collaborative study will also focus on skin diseases with associated health disparity or cosmetic disfigurement. Emphasis will be placed on identification and analysis of disparities with a goal of health equity. Focus specifically on disorders of pigmentation will include heavy focus on vitiligo.
The Skin of Color Focused Study Group is co-chaired by Nanette Silverberg, MD from Mount Sinai and Candrice Heath, MD from Temple Health. Contact us if you’re interested in getting involved!
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Publications
Kamara, Michael, et al. “Disparities in Availability of Skin Therapies found in Public Assistance Formularies” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2021).
Silverberg, Nanette, et al. “Training in pediatric skin of color: Suggested curricular guidelines of the pediatric dermatology research alliance special interest group in pediatric skin of color” Pediatric Dermatology (2021).
Davies, Olivia, et al. “Diversity in pediatric dermatology: A report from the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance and a call to action” Pediatric Dermatology (2021).
Huang, Jennifer, et al. “Achieving equity and inclusion in pediatric dermatology research: Priorities and considerations” Pediatric Dermatology (2021).