Reducing disparities in the care of atopic dermatitis. Review uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • October 15, 2024

Research

keywords

  • Dermatitis, Atopic
  • Healthcare Disparities

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85206274469

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s00403-024-03272-x

PubMed ID

  • 39404903

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 316

issue

  • 10