Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	116656
Country	United States

Category	Medicine, General & Internal
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Skin tone bias in online psoriasis imagery: Insights from an international study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Aman Sandhu, Sanya Ailani, Smitesh Padte, Priyal Mehta, Neha Deo, Salim Surani and Rahul Kashyap
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Corresponding Author	Salim Surani, FACP, FCCP, MD, Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Houston, 4302 University Drive, Houston, TX 77004, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com
Key Words	Psoriasis; Internet; Skin tone bias; Image search; Global
Core Tip	In this global observational study, online psoriasis image search results across major web browsers were systematically analyzed to assess the representation of skin tone. Lighter skin tones overwhelmingly predominated early search results, while darker skin tones were consistently ranked lower in visibility, limiting early exposure for patients of color. These findings reinforce a lack of diverse dermatologic imagery worldwide and underscore the need for more equitable medical resources.
Citation	Sandhu A, Ailani S, Padte S, Mehta P, Deo N, Surani S, Kashyap R. Skin tone bias in online psoriasis imagery: Insights from an international study. World J Clin Cases 2025; In press

Received	2025-11-17 04:38
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-17 04:38
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-19 10:11
Return for Revision	2025-11-19 10:11
Revised	2025-12-03 04:34
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-12 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-12 07:41
Articles in Press	2025-12-12 07:41
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ISSN	2307-8960 (online)
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