Structured Evidence Base for Best practices and research in skin of color: A Call to Action

Authors

  • Aisha Ghias King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v36i2.3479

Author Biography

  • Aisha Ghias, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore

    Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology

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Published

30.06.2026

Issue

Section

Editorial

How to Cite

1.
Structured Evidence Base for Best practices and research in skin of color: A Call to Action. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 30 [cited 2026 Jun. 30];36(2):156-8. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/3479