But skin is also the largest organ in the human body—one subject to real disease that can affect people’s physical and mental health.
What are the psychological and real-world repercussions? And how do health disparities and geography affect treatment for anyone suffering from skin conditions?
The Atlantic gathered patients, researchers, and medical experts to explore what’s on the surface and what lies beneath.
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Global President, Inflammation and Immunology, Pfizer
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Psychologist and Dermatologist, Yardley Dermatology Associates and Yardley Clinical Research Associates
Staff writer, The Atlantic
Founder and Executive Director, Litty Ligo
Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology; Director, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
President, Skin of Color Society; Associate Professor of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine
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Vice President, Scientific and Clinical Affairs, National Eczema Association
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