Disability and the dermatology patient-part 1: Improving access to dermatologic care.

Muzumdar, Sonal; Zemlok, Sarah Kamsiah; Sloan, Brett; Krug, Robert; Chang, Mary Wu · J Am Acad Dermatol · 2026

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Abstract

Disability is common amongst dermatologic patients. Herein, we review the epidemiology of disability and terminology used to refer to patients with disabilities. We discuss different forms of disability, including cognitive, motor, visual and hearing, and review how dermatology practices can better accommodate patients with disabilities to optimize care.

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