Reducing disparities in the care of atopic dermatitis

Authors

Uchechi Nwaneri, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
Candrice Heath, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Andrew Alexis, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Adam Friedman, Department of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Suite 2B-430, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 21209, USA.
Jonathan I. Silverberg, Department of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Suite 2B-430, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 21209, USA. Jonathanisilverberg@gmail.com.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

10-15-2024

Journal

Archives of dermatological research

Volume

316

Issue

10

DOI

10.1007/s00403-024-03272-x

Keywords

Atopic dermatitis; Diversity; Eczema; Phenotype; Pigment; Skin of color

Abstract

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is associated with a number of published disparities, including those related to self-identified racial/ethnic populations. Black/African American populations in the United States experience greater AD prevalence, severity, and persistence compared to other demographic groups, such as those who self-identify as White. There is consistent evidence that healthcare, environmental, and socioeconomic factors affect the prevalence, severity, and/or persistence of AD. Additionally, because of institutional and systemic racism, these same risk factors are more prevalent in racial and ethnic minority populations. Herein, we review the underlying causes of racial/ethnic disparities in AD and potential strategies to improve AD diagnosis and disease control.

APA Citation

Nwaneri, Uchechi; Heath, Candrice; Alexis, Andrew; Friedman, Adam; and Silverberg, Jonathan I., "Reducing disparities in the care of atopic dermatitis" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 5834.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/5834

Department

Dermatology