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ReviewDermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Teaching formats for improving medical students' competence in managing skin diseases in patients with skin of color: a literature review].

Ariana Fotohi, Inga Hansen-Abeck, Isabel Heidrich, Julian Kött, Stefan W Schneider, Nina Booken, Finn Abeck

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Review in Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Ariana FotohiKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Inga Hansen-AbeckKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Isabel HeidrichKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Julian KöttKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Stefan W SchneiderKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Nina BookenKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Finn AbeckKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland. finn.abeck@uke.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Skin diseases affecting people with skin of color (SoC; Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI) have not been given adequate attention in dermatological training in Germany. This study aims to present teaching formats developed to improve medical students' skills in managing these diseases. A literature search was conducted in PubMed Medline using predefined criteria, which resulted in seven studies being included. Most of the teaching formats were offered on a voluntary basis, with participant numbers ranging from 20 to 172. Our review shows that interventions focusing on SoC in dermatological education can enhance medical students' diagnostic abilities and subjective confidence in their skills. This overview may serve as a foundation for further integrating diversity-sensitive teaching into medical education.

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Clinical CompetenceDermatologyEducation, MedicalSkin DiseasesStudents, MedicalCurriculumGermanyHumansTeachingDermatology educationMedical studentsSkin of colorSkin type diversityTeaching

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PMID40986071
PMCPMC12804266

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