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The Diversity Gap in Psoriasis Care with Dr. Mona Shahriari

🎨 Psoriasis doesn’t look the same on every skin tone—and that matters. In this episode of Derm-It Trotter! Don’t Swear About Skincare, host Dr. Shannon C. Trotter is joined by Dr. Mona Shahriari, a board-certified dermatologist and expert in inflammatory skin diseases, to explore how psoriasis presents differently on darker, lighter, and mixed skin tones—and why that difference can delay diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Shahriari explains how inflammation can appear purple, gray, or brown instead of red, and how traditional medical imagery and classification systems, like the Fitzpatrick scale, fall short in representing diverse skin. Together, they discuss how ancestry shapes skin’s response to inflammation, what patients with melanin-rich skin should know about therapy and pigment changes, and how dermatology is evolving toward better inclusivity and accuracy. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: How psoriasis looks across different skin tones—and why color matters in diagnosis. Why inflammation may appear purple, brown, or gray instead of red. The limits of the Fitzpatrick skin type scale and how it impacts care. What to expect from treatment, phototherapy, and post-inflammatory pigment changes. How to advocate for accurate diagnosis and culturally competent dermatologic care. 👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Mona Shahriari: Dr. Shahriari is a board-certified dermatologist and educator specializing in complex inflammatory skin conditions and skin of color dermatology. Her research and clinical work aim to close diagnostic gaps and improve representation in dermatologic care. 📌 If you’ve ever wondered why your psoriasis doesn’t look like the photos online, or how to find care that understands your skin, this episode offers clarity, science, and practical guidance. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert-led conversations on dermatology, skin of color, and inclusive skincare education! This episode is sponsored by Eli Lilly. We’re grateful for their support in helping us highlight the importance of accurate, inclusive dermatology education and expand conversations that improve care for every skin tone.