title: Television depictions about dermatology and skin diseases in Seinfeld.
abstract: The iconic television situation comedy Seinfeld frequently referenced dermatologists and topics involving the integument, using satire for comedic effect. However, selecting satire to portray an already misunderstood and unknown subject matter may perpetuate incorrect public beliefs and stereotypes about those with skin diseases and diminish cultural sensitivity towards people who have dermatologic conditions and their caregivers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Vickers
authors.forename: Tatsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Uchida
authors.forename: Richard F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D003880:Dermatology; D004324:Drama; D006801:Humans; D008511:Medicine; D008513:Medicine in Literature; D010565:Persuasive Communication; D011639:Public Opinion; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000523:psychology; D057545:Social Stigma; D013240:Stereotyping; D013690:Television; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic