Highland dermatologist changing status quo on skin diseases in Black patients

Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in Black patients because they look different on skin of color than they do on white skin. The impact can be deadly. Alameda Health System Dermatology Chief Dr. Leon Clark is working to change that. He spoke to KTVU about his commitment to treating health disparities in Black [...]

2024-03-01T02:01:29+00:00March 1st, 2024|Categories: Featured, Media Coverage of AHS|Tags: , , , , , |
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Why is skin disease often misdiagnosed and untreated in Black patients?

Alameda Health System Dermatology Chief Dr. Leon Clark on tackling health disparities, rebuilding patient trust, and caring for black and brown skin Dr. Leon Clark was perplexed when a patient walked into his dermatology clinic with large blisters on his skin. It wasn’t the diagnosis that stumped him – he immediately identified the rash as [...]

2024-02-22T21:52:12+00:00February 13th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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