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Dermatology

Addressing Health Inequalities – Improving treatment for common hair loss

Manchester BRC researchers are setting up a rapid access clinic to allow early assessment and treatment of one of the most common types of hair loss, and to better understand the condition in different populations.

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Addressing Health Inequalities – Developing new examples and descriptors for skin conditions

Skin conditions affect all skin tones, but the images used to illustrate the appearance and descriptive language used is often focused on skin of European ancestry. A new study by BRC researchers aims to improve familiarity in the presentation of skin conditions in different ancestries.

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The Development of a Rapid Access Clinic for patients with Psoriasis (P-RAC)

The Salford-based clinic is an innovative, community-based and consultant-led clinic, which provides integrated management to newly-diagnosed psoriasis patients who receive very early access to specialist and personalised care within weeks of diagnosis.

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