Hispanic or Latino ethnicity (OR, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.14-0.85), obtaining medical care in the Midwest (OR, 0.43; 95% CI, 0.21-0.90) or West region of the United States (OR, 0.42; 95% CI, 0.19-0.95), and having Medicaid and/or SCHIP insurance (OR, 0.21; 95% CI, 0.06-0.78).Comment. Nondermatologist physicians, especially pediatricians and family practitioners, appear to play an important role in caring for patients with acne. This study underscores the challenges of dermatology workforce shortage and the importance of providing continuing education to nondermatology specialties that are managing skin diseases. This study also highlights the need for improving access for populations underserved by dermatologists.
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