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Why Skin of Color Still Gets Misdiagnosed — and How We Can Fix It

In 2012, Lauryn Taylor—a Black woman—was misdiagnosed with eczema. Another doctor thought it might be vitiligo. Then came guesses like pityriasis alba or macular hypomelanosis. But none of them were […]

Posted byAlex SiauwApril 15, 2025May 2, 2025Posted inUncategorizedTags: dermatology, inequality, misdiagnosisLeave a comment on Why Skin of Color Still Gets Misdiagnosed — and How We Can Fix It

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