January 2, 2022

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss how to address implicit bias in dermatology. MD Newsline: How can dermatologists address implicit bias in their practice? How might their doing so improve healthcare for underserved communities?  Dr. Valerie Harvey: “We need to improve our cultural competence and implicit bias training for...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss vitiligo treatment disparities. MD Newsline: What disparities in diagnosing and treating vitiligo have you observed in your clinical practice and research?  Dr. Valerie Harvey: “Diagnosing vitiligo is pretty straightforward. But I think we need to do a better job of educating clinicians...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss why vitiligo is an important health issue. MD Newsline: Can you explain why vitiligo is an important health issue? Dr. Valerie Harvey: “Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin condition where your body’s immune system attacks the cells that make pigment in your...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss the types of alopecia that are prevalent in African Americans: central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and traction alopecia. MD Newsline: What types of alopecia have a high prevalence in African Americans? Dr. Valerie Harvey: “There are two types of alopecia that are...