Publications by authors named "Ivie Obeime"
Background: Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a primary lymphocytic scarring alopecia which occurs predominantly in Black middle-aged women.1,2 The benefits and prevalence of shared decision-making (SDM) models for CCCA patients have yet to be studied. Our study investigates the role of SDM in the management of CCCA.
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- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a long-lasting skin condition that varies in presentation and frequency depending on the person's skin tone.
- The chapter focuses on how AD affects different racial and ethnic groups, particularly those with skin of color, highlighting unique challenges in diagnosing and treating these populations.
- It discusses the disproportionate frequency of AD in African American and Asian communities due to environmental and social factors, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare access, representation in medical training, and continued research to address these disparities.