As students and parents prepare for a new school year, there can be a lot of stress  – from meeting new teachers and preparing for classes, to financial assistance and making new friends. For people living with epilepsy and their caregivers, the stress and worry surrounding back-to-school preparation is compounded.

One place where we can learn more about psoriasis in people of color is in clinical trials. However, people with skin of color are drastically underrepresented in clinical trials for dermatology. The lack of diversity in clinical trials means that medications developed for conditions like psoriasis may not work as effectively for people with skin of color, and ultimately, the health equity gap continues to widen.