Researchers at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences published an article in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shedding light on the educational exposure and perspectives of dermatology resident physicians regarding sensitive skin.
The study, conducted by GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences medical student Erika T. McCormick and Adam Friedman, chair of the Department of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, emphasizes the need for enhanced education about sensitive skin in residency programs to improve patient care.
Sensitive skin, characterized by symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and stinging in response to innocuous stimuli, affects roughly 70% of the global population. Despite its prevalence, there is a lack of consensus on its diagnostic criteria and management approaches.
The study found: 99% of dermatology residents believe that sensitive skin should be included in their residency training, highlighting its recognized importance in dermatological care. However, less than half (48%) of the residents reported receiving specific education on sensitive skin, with 51% receiving non-specific education in the context of other skin diseases.
If you would like to schedule an interview with Adam Friedman regarding this study, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
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