J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Oct 1;22(10):1027-1033. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7713.
Skin conditions are associated with psychological symptoms and may be particularly distressing for skin of color (SoC) individuals. SoC consumers' decisions to pursue dermatology care may be negatively impacted by the scarcity of skin tone diversity in dermatology. This survey explored SoC consumers' perspectives on dermatologic care to provide insight into the psychosocial burden of skin disease.
Beacon Science conducted an anonymous web-based survey in August 2022 among self-selected consumers. Demographics, bothersome skin condition effects on mental health, insights about skincare products, and dermatologists’ ability to address SoC were captured. Descriptive statistics were performed.
775 responded, 64.6% (n=501) with SoC. Among these, 94.2% (472/501) were female, 76.6% (384/501) Black/African American, and 48.9% (245/501) 18-24 years. 79.6% (399/501) reported a bothersome skin condition that was moderate to extremely bothersome (85.2%, 340/399). 57.4% (229/399) reported skin condition(s) affected mental health. Discoloration/acne-related post-inflammatory pigmentation changes (69.5%, 348/501), acne (58.5%, 293/501), and ingrown hairs (48.1%, 241/501) were most common. The face was most frequently affected (93.6%, 469/501). 40.9% (205/501) believed available skin products do not address their specific skin needs; 44.8% (179/399) have consulted a dermatologist; 46.4% (185/399) felt like the dermatologist did not know how to treat their skin; and 92.5% (369/399) did not believe most dermatologists or aestheticians are trained to treat darker skin tones. The survey was not validated and may not be generalizable.
SoC consumers experience skin-condition psychosocial distress and may hesitate to seek dermatology care. Dermatology products, services, and education tailored to SoC consumers is needed. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(10):1027-1033 doi:10.36849/JDD.7713.
皮肤状况与心理症状有关，对于肤色较深的个体（SoC）来说，这些状况可能特别令人痛苦。SoC 消费者对皮肤科护理的决策可能会因皮肤科中肤色多样性的稀缺而受到负面影响。这项调查探讨了 SoC 消费者对皮肤科护理的看法，以深入了解皮肤疾病的社会心理负担。
Beacon Science 于 2022 年 8 月在自行选择的消费者中进行了一项匿名网络调查。记录了人口统计学特征、困扰性皮肤状况对心理健康的影响、对护肤品的看法以及皮肤科医生解决 SoC 的能力。进行了描述性统计。
775 人回应，其中 64.6%（n=501）为 SoC。其中，94.2%（472/501）为女性，76.6%（384/501）为黑人/非裔美国人，48.9%（245/501）为 18-24 岁。79.6%（399/501）报告有困扰性皮肤状况，中度至极度困扰（85.2%，340/399）。57.4%（229/399）报告皮肤状况影响心理健康。色素沉着/痤疮相关炎症后色素沉着变化（69.5%，348/501）、痤疮（58.5%，293/501）和毛发内生（48.1%，241/501）最为常见。最常受影响的部位是面部（93.6%，469/501）。40.9%（205/501）认为现有的皮肤产品不能满足他们的特定皮肤需求；44.8%（179/399）咨询过皮肤科医生；46.4%（185/399）认为皮肤科医生不知道如何治疗他们的皮肤；92.5%（369/399）认为大多数皮肤科医生或美容师没有接受过治疗较深肤色的培训。该调查未经验证，可能不具有普遍性。
SoC 消费者经历皮肤状况的社会心理困扰，可能会犹豫是否寻求皮肤科护理。需要针对 SoC 消费者定制皮肤科产品、服务和教育。皮肤病学杂志。2023；22（10）：1027-1033 .doi：10.36849/JDD.7713.
