This article explores cultural beliefs influencing skin care practices and treatment adherence among individuals with skin of color, highlighting needed awareness in clinical practice.
The demographics landscape has evolved, resulting in diverse populations with various cultural backgrounds. Within the field of dermatology, dermatological conditions and skin care practices vary widely across patients with different skin tones. Therefore, this article focuses on the cultural beliefs and practices related to skincare among individuals with skin of colour, the challenges they face and the importance of healthcare professionals having the awareness, understanding and ability to recognise the issues they might come across in clinical practice.
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Sandra Lawton (2026) studied this question.
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