Dermatoses in African-Americans.
Many cutaneous diseases which afflict Caucasians also occur in Blacks. However, some of these diseases may occur more commonly in African-Americans or present in an "atypical" or different manner. It is important to be aware of these variations in presentation to properly diagnose and manage these diseases. There is also a subset of skin diseases which are unique to Black patients about which the clinician should be knowledgeable. Finally, because so many skin diseases can affect the pigmentary system, causing hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, the social and psychological impact of cutaneous disease at times may be more devastating in African-Americans.
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Dermatological Surgery Division, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
D044383:Black People; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D001741:Black or African American