Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
The process by which a female produces an offspring in their womb once the male and female zygotes have combined into a single embryo until birth.
Embryo
The offspring in the womb, from the moment 2 zygotes co-exist up until the 11th week of pregnancy, is medically referred to as "Embryo"
Fetus
The offspring in the womb, beginning on the 11th week of pregnancy, has graduated from "Embryo" to "Fetus"
Newborn
The offspring, now emerged from the womb and ending the female's pregnancy.
Skin Cancer and Black Skin
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
An abnormality caused due to pathophysiological response to external or internal factors.
Disorder
A disruption in normal functioning of mind or body due to a disease, genetic factor or trauma.
Syndrome
A set or collection of various identifying signs and symptoms that characterizes a certain disease or disorder.
Condition
An abnormal state of physical or mental health that interferes with usual activities or the feeling of well-being.
Skin Cancer and Black Skin
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
Aug 9, 2021, 16:00 PM
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
There are many dangerous misconceptions about the relationship between skin cancer and how it affects darker skin. In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues. The video then explains the ABCDE method of diagnosing melanomas and how this may be harder to diagnose on darker skin tones. The video ends off explaining preventative measures as well as self-advocacy advice to aid in reducing the risks of melanoma.
* Disclaimer *
All reenactments are fictional and the doctor-patient interaction pictured is not between a real physician and patient. Please seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner before making any health related decisions
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