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Resistance to various antibiotics in acne clarified
Today's report also covers isotretinoin, familial acne history, topical clascoterone, and more (1,500 words, 7 minutes, 10 seconds)
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Jeremy Visser
Decoding skin of colour: How melanosome and ceramide variations influence dermatologic pathology
Understanding unique structural and biochemical differences in skin of colour is key to accurately diagnosing and treating derm conditions in diverse…
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John Evans
Improving AD outcomes in Indigenous communities: Why culture and language matter
Dr. Carolyn Jack says overcoming communication barriers to support Indigenous patient education is key to improving outcomes (Issue #499, 1,400 words, 7…
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John Evans
The hidden toll of alopecia in Black women: New survey reveals emotional, social, and economic impact
Research sheds light on the profound QoL effects of hair loss—from emotional distress to disruptions in daily life and financial burden (Issue #248…
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John Evans
Dermatologic challenges in circumpolar regions
Travel and communication barriers experienced by Greenland’s Inuit population (Issue #247, 1,600 words, 8 minutes)
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John Evans

May 2025

Identifying the three highest skin priorities for Indigenous patients
AD, bacterial infections, diabetic skin disease have significant impact on remote and rural patient populations (Issue #246, 1,400 words, 7 minutes)
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John Evans
Still not seen: Representation in Canadian dermatology leadership lags behind
Survey of leaders reveals racial, ethnic minorities underrepresented at all levels of leadership (Issue #245, 1,300 words, 7 minutes)
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John Evans
Adult acne risk factors clarified
Today's report also covers atrophic acne scars, topical clascoterone, laser treatments, and more (1,400 words, 6 minutes, 20 seconds)
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Jeremy Visser
Advancing AI in dermatology: Enhancing virtual agents with visual and cultural diversity
Exploring the impact of ethnic and cultural representation in AI-driven dermatology training and practice (Issue #244, 1,400 words, 7 minutes)
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John Evans

April 2025

Melanoma in New Zealand Māori
Rising skin cancer rates, poorer prognosis, and gaps in data collection face the Indigenous population in New Zealand (Issue #243, 1,500 words, 7…
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John Evans
Indigenous skin health challenges in northern Manitoba identified
Survey of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in Nelson House, Man. reveals barriers to medical access, burden of disease, and self-medication practices (Issue…
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John Evans
CO₂ laser effective for burn scars in skin of colour
Small study shows promising results for improving mature burn scars in Fitzpatrick skin types III to V (Issue #241, 1,500 words, 7 minutes)
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John Evans
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