Refining the ideas of "ethnic" skin
An. bras. dermatol
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92(2): 221-225, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Skin disease occur worldwide, affecting people of all nationalities and all skin types. These diseases may have a genetic component and may manifest differently in specific population groups; however, there has been little study on this aspect. If population-based differences exist, it is reasonable to assume that understanding these differences may optimize treatment. While there is a relative paucity of information about similarities and differences in skin diseases around the world, the knowledge-base is expanding. One challenge in understanding population-based variations is posed by terminology used in the literature including ethnic skin, Hispanic skin, Asian skin, and skin of color. As will be discussed in this article, we recommend that the first three descriptors are no longer used in dermatology because they refer to nonspecific groups of people. In contrast, "skin of color" may be used - perhaps with further refinements in the future - as a term that relates to skin biology and provides relevant information to dermatologists.
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Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Pigmentation de la peau
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Acné juvénile
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Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
Dermatologie
Année:
2017
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Mexique
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Juarez Hospital/MX
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