Refining the ideas of "ethnic" skin
An. bras. dermatol
;
92(2): 221-225, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
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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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DisponíveL
Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Pigmentação da Pele
/
Acne Vulgar
/
Grupos Raciais
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
Dermatologia
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
México
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Juarez Hospital/MX
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