Publications by authors named "Victoria S Jiminez"
Lipedematous scalp (LS) and lipedematous alopecia (LA) are rare conditions involving focal or diffuse hyperplasia within subcutaneous adipose tissue of the scalp. Little is known regarding the etiology of these conditions, and there is no consensus on management strategies. Overall, the condition is benign and often isolated.
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- The study compares the website content of dermatology private practices and academic institutions to understand why private practices attract more patients.
- Researchers focused on 113 relevant dermatology residency programs and matched them with 113 private practice websites based on location and reputation.
- They evaluated these websites against 23 criteria related to practice, physician, patient, and treatment information, with the aim of improving online patient information for both types of dermatological care organizations.
Background: There is a lack of diversity in dermatology regarding skin of color-related content. This has negative implications for patients of color and continues to be a hurdle to providing proper care to these patient populations. As patients increasingly look to the internet as a resource to gain insight on dermatologic conditions and potential treatment options, the information presented must be accurate and informational.
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