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Dermatology has a problem with skin colour

The problem is not unique to Covid-19 toes or to social media. Dermatology, the medical specialty devoted to treating diseases of the skin, has a problem with brown and black skin. Although progress has been made in recent years, most textbooks that serve as road maps for diagnosing skin disorders often do not include images of skin conditions as they appear on people of colour.

31 August 2020, 02:01 IST

Dermatology has a problem with brown and black skin

Dermatology has a problem with brown and black skin

Dermatology has a problem with skin colour

31 August 2020, 02:01 IST

The many shades of bias

America's intense discussions on race has got Indians debating about skin tone biases yet again. Whitening creams and matrimonial websites are being shown the mirror while many have spoken up about the deeply unfair stereotypes they face every day.

02 August 2020, 08:41 IST

The many shades of bias

The many shades of bias

The many shades of bias

02 August 2020, 08:41 IST