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September 21, 2025Journal of Student-Run ClinicsOpen Access

Assessing Dermatological Health Needs in Rural Communities

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KBKeith Clifford BellVSVictoria SnookAWAndrea Wright

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Overview

Survey reveals significant barriers to dermatologic care in rural populations, highlighting care disparities.

Key Points

  • Rural populations experience uncertainty about dermatologic care availability, leading to delays in treatment.
  • Among 42 survey participants, 38.5% reported acne as the most common dermatologic condition affecting them.
  • The anonymous survey collected data on demographics, health conditions, and access barriers using descriptive statistics.
  • Targeted educational initiatives and improved access strategies are needed to reduce care disparities in rural settings.

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Bell et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46ac231b076d99fa68224https://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v11i1.571
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