Dermatologic considerations in ultraorthodox Jews: An illustrative case series

Abstract

The estimated worldwide census of Jews showed that 39% lived in the United States in 2013. Sixty-two percent of orthodox Jews are strictly observant ultraorthodox (Haredi) Jews.1 Ultraorthodox Jews marry younger and have twice as many children than other adults of the Jewish faith.2 Observance of ultraorthodox Judaism includes a variety of observances some of which are listed in Table I.3-8 The following patient case series addresses some of the rare dermatologic manifestations of Ashkenazi ultraorthodox Jewish observance throughout the life cycle.