Welcome!
We are a study funded by the British Association of Dermatologists aiming to explore the experiences of eczema, acne and psoriasis in people with skin of colour in primary care.
Background and aims
Skin of colour refers to a broad range of skin types characterised by people with richly pigmented skin. Atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema), acne and psoriasis are common inflammatory skin conditions frequently encountered in primary care (GP practices) in the UK. The prevalence and appearance of these conditions varies in different skin tones. Also, skin of colour remains under-represented in medical education and research so healthcare professionals are often ill-equipped to diagnose and manage conditions in darker skin tones compared to white skin.
There has been very little research focussing on the experiences of people with skin of colour in dermatology. The aim of this project is to compare the experiences of eczema, acne and psoriasis in UK adults with differing skin tones and ethnic backgrounds, with an in-depth exploration of the experiences of people with skin of colour.
Study design
This is a mixed-methods study with two main elements:
- An online cross-sectional survey – open to people of all skin tones with eczema, acne and psoriasis
- Online one-to-one in-depth interviews – open to people with skin of colour and eczema, acne and psoriasis (these individuals will be identified from the survey responses above)
Recruitment
Individuals will be recruited to complete the survey via online advertisements on organisational websites, mailing lists and social media platforms. Recruitment is anticipated to begin in February 2025, and this page will be updated with a link to the survey once we have ethical approval.
Contacts
The team:
Dr Eliza Hutchison (chief investigator), Dr Roxanne Parslow, Professor Matthew Ridd, Dr Hannah Wainman
For further information please email socx-study@bristol.ac.uk.