Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Dermatology
Date Submitted: Aug 7, 2024
Open Peer Review Period: Aug 26, 2024 - Oct 21, 2024
Date Accepted: Mar 30, 2025
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Dermatologic Research in Displaced Populations: Challenges and Proposed Solutions
ABSTRACT
Displaced populations face complex dermatologic challenges. Contributing factors include low immunization rates, poor sanitation, crowded living conditions, and physical abuse. Chronic inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases, including fungal infections and scabies, are prevalent. Research is crucial to reduce the spread of disease and improve care in these populations; the paucity of dermatologist support in this field exacerbates the issue. Ethical considerations include non-maleficence and culturally sensitive practices, and proposed solutions include trauma-informed care training, advocacy for equitable research funding, teledermatology, and the development of shared international screening guidelines. Further research is essential to enhance dermatologic care for displaced populations.
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