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01-07-2024 | Skin Cancer | RESEARCH LETTER

Skin of color representation of skin cancer is minimal on the internet: a Google images search analysis

Authors: Philippe Jean-Pierre, Keyvan Nouri

Published in: Archives of Dermatological Research | Issue 5/2024

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The use of the Internet and social media platforms as a source of dermatology-related information by patients and the public is well-known [1, 2]. However, there is a paucity of research investigating the representation of skin cancer images in skin of color on internet search engines. In this study, we classify Google's top 50 image search results for skin cancer by Fitzpatrick skin type. …

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Title: Skin of color representation of skin cancer is minimal on the internet: a Google images search analysis
Authors: Philippe Jean-Pierre
Keyvan Nouri
Publication date: 01-07-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Skin Cancer
Kaposi Sarcoma
Kaposi Sarcoma
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Basalioma
Basalioma
Basalioma
Basalioma
Melanoma
Melanoma
Published in: Archives of Dermatological Research / Issue 5/2024
Print ISSN: 0340-3696
Electronic ISSN: 1432-069X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-02894-5

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