Experts in skin of color, elevating the standard of care.
A council of dermatologists advancing skin of color care through research, education, and collaboration.
WHO IS PCDEI?
How we elevate the standard of care:
Supported by SkinCeuticals, the Physicians Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PCDEI) advances the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic conditions in patients with skin of color through peer-reviewed research, clinical trial leadership, and collaborative education. As a trusted resource for physicians, patients, and the broader industry, PCDEI translates rigorous, evidence-based expertise into guidance that closes longstanding gaps in dermatologic care.
2026 Council
A multidisciplinary group of board-certified physicians, united to close longstanding gaps in dermatologic care for skin of color.
Sheila C. Barbarino,
MD, FACS, FAAO, FAACS
Charles M. Boyd,
MD, MBA, FACS
Valerie D. Callender,
MD
DiAnne S. Davis,
MD, FAAD
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
PCDEI RESEARCH
Advancing the evidence base.
"Sunscreen Use for Photoprotection in Skin of Color: A Literature Review”
J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(7):575-577.PCDEI's own literature review found that only a small fraction of published sunscreen research addresses skin of color, a critical gap the council continues to address through ongoing research and education.
"Do Women with Skin of Color Think They Are Well Represented in Skin Aging Prevention Information?”
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024;17(4):18-22