A new addition to Canada's authoritative pharmacy resource aims to give pharmacists the knowledge they need to better diagnose and treat dermatological conditions for people of colour.
There's a critical lack of diversity in education and literature on dermatological conditions, explains Ravina Sanghera, clinical associate professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
"There's data showcasing that those with different skin tones, because they are not being diagnosed accurately or face delays in diagnosis, are actually having increased morbidity or impact from their disease."
Sanghera and Parbeer Grewal, a clinical professor from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, are looking to change that.
