Diverse Skin: Advancing Equity in Dermatology Care

Skin health is not one-size-fits-all. Indigenous, racialized, and under-served communities in Canada often face barriers to dermatological care, from misdiagnosis due to limited medical training on diverse skin tones to systemic inequities in access to treatment.

This Diverse Skin Initiative is part of The 2025 Skin Mission—a national effort to address these gaps by advocating for improved education, equitable healthcare policies, and increased accessibility to dermatology services for all Canadians.

Through data, partnerships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and community organizations, we aim to:

• Enhance medical education on diagnosing and treating skin conditions in diverse populations.

• Improve access to dermatology services for under-served communities.

• Support research that advances dermatological care for racialized and Indigenous individuals.

• Empower patients with culturally competent resources and support.

Join us in making skin health equitable for everyone.