Women's Dermatologic Diseases, Health Care Delivery, and Socioeconomic Barriers

March 2006 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”

June K. Robinson, Marcia Ramos-e-Siliva

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TLDR The conclusion is that dermatologists can improve women's skin health but must overcome cultural and economic barriers to do so.

The document from 2006 discusses the specific dermatologic health issues women face, including those associated with different life stages and those more prevalent or exclusive to women, such as female pattern hair loss. It underscores the role of dermatologists in providing specialized care and improving women's quality of life, citing the effectiveness of treatments like topical ultrapotent corticosteroids for certain conditions. The editorial also points out the barriers to dermatologic health care for women, such as cultural and socioeconomic factors, and the discomfort with male physicians conducting full-body skin exams. It highlights the preventive role dermatologists can play in conditions like occupational hand eczema and HPV-related cervical cancer through counseling and vaccination. The document calls for societal changes to enhance women's health care, acknowledging the need to confront entrenched norms.

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