Hosted by Emma King with special guest A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues Skin of colour deserves centre stage in dermatology conversations. In this podcast, Emma King sits down with internationally recognised dermatologist A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues to explore the unique challenges, misconceptions, and advances in caring for diverse skin types. From disorders of pigmentation to atopic dermatitis, the discussion sheds light on why awareness and expertise in this field are crucial for both clinicians and patients.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply passionate about skin health, this podcast will expand your understanding of dermatology in skin of colour and why representation matters in medicine.

RESOURCES Dr Michelle Rodrigues, Importance of skin of colour dermatology in the primary care setting in Australia, AJGP https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2023/october/the-importance-of-skin-of-colour-dermatology-in-th

SEARCH pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov for publications around skin of colour.

British Association of Dermatology Education Resources for clinicians on skin of colour, 2020: https://cdn.bad.org.uk/uploads/2022/02/29200007/Educational-Resources-for-Clinicians-on-Skin-of-Colour-in-Dermatology-2020.pdf

Brown Skin Matters: https://becker.wustl.edu/news/brown-skin-matters/

Dr Jim Muir, Skin of colour, ACCRM https://www.acrrm.org.au/about-us/news-events/media-releases/article/2024/06/21/skin-of-colour-by-dr-jim-muir

National Eczema Society, Skin pigmentation and eczema: https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/living-with-eczema/skin-pigmentation/

Vitiligo Foundation: https://vrfoundation.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=191484605&gbraid=0AAAAADnlk7uwzIuMpeU6AmZh29dFSd3-P&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3OjGBhDYARIsADd-uX5rMty_3i6mZwJpsu2ahcpcQsRZegdX22F5FbLDd65EMFvfgtCw2RgaAmTVEALw_wcB

Dermnet, Dermatological conditions in skin of colour: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-conditions-in-skin-of-colour

Dermnet; Melanoma in skin of colour: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/melanoma-in-skin-of-colour

Dermnet, Ethnic dermatology: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/ethnic-dermatology