TED: Why skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones | Jenna C. Lester

The video discusses the challenges of diagnosing skin diseases like erythema migrans in patients with dark skin, highlighting the biases in dermatology training and medical education. It emphasizes the need for better representation of diverse skin tones in educational materials to reduce health disparities. The speaker introduces initiatives like the Skin of Color program to address these issues and improve dermatology education, aiming to eliminate biases and improve patient care for all skin tones.

What connection is suggested between the discomfort of dermatology residents and health care disparities?

How does the representation of dark skin in dermatology textbooks affect medical students' perceptions?

What steps are being taken to address the educational gaps in dermatology regarding skin diseases in patients of color?