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Breve Dulce

Session: Breve Dulce I

Representation Matters: Dermatologic Presentations on Darker Skin

Sunday, April 23, 2023
11:10 AM – 11:20 AM CST
Location: Salon ABC-3rd Floor
CE: 0.25 Credits
Cutaneous Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Recorded Session
Disclosure(s):
Kristin E. Fontes, MD, FAAEM: No financial relationships to disclose
This presentation is dedicated to dermatologic presentations on skin of color in the emergency department. We will briefly explore how our medical education system teaches us about skin pathology, identify important clinical features, and discuss the racial health disparities created when a dermatologic diagnosis is delayed or missed. Visual diagnosis resources will be provided as well.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize hyperpigmentation as an inflammatory sign in darker skin
  • Identify acral lentiginous melanoma on physical exam
  • Describe the racial disparities in disease severity and outcomes for common skin conditions