A Review of Cutaneous Extraintestinal Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Skin of Color

PMID: 39340819
Source: Inflamm Bowel Dis
Publication date: 2024-09-28
Year: 2025

Abstract

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing in racial and ethnic minority groups. Cutaneous extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) of IBD are well-known comorbid conditions that can occur in both active and quiescent IBD. Historically, cutaneous EIMs of IBD are described in White skin with a lack of literature describing these conditions in darker skin tones. This potentially creates a knowledge gap and awareness among providers in recognizing these conditions and offering therapy in a timely manner to non-White patients. This review aims to describe the cutaneous manifestations of IBD in a wide range of skin tones with several examples to improve awareness. With further awareness, this review will enable to provide equitable care to IBD patients with cutaneous EIMs.