Vitiligo: Current Approaches to Management & Emerging Therapies
There’s no singular approach to treating vitiligo, according to Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Vasquez, who explains a personalized, multi-step process in vitiligo treatment. Watch as Dr. Vasquez outlines tried and true therapies that she says are still impor …
There’s no singular approach to treating vitiligo, according to Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Vasquez, who explains a personalized, multi-step process in vitiligo treatment. Watch as Dr. Vasquez outlines tried and true therapies that she says are still impor … Continue reading "Vitiligo: Current Approaches to Management & Emerging Therapies"
INTRODUCTION
Melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths.1 Acral and mucosal melanoma (AMM) accounts for only 4% of all new melanomas but is associated with poorer prognosis.2 Patients of color are disproportionately affected by AMM. Elucidating the clinical, genetic, and environmental features of AMM can guide advancements in the … 
Dr. Valerie M. Harvey’s insightful presentation at the 2024 Skin of Color Update focused on the unique clinical and pathological features of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma in patients with skin of color. As the founder and clinical director of the Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology and a past president of the Skin of Color Society, Dr. Harvey brought he … 
Understanding the pathogenesis of vitiligo can help determine new treatment targets. Dr. John Harris, professor and chair of the dermatology department at UMass Chan Medical School, shared the latest advances in understanding what causes vitiligo in an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Watch as Dr. Harris explains the role of the immune … 
Are you in need of inclusive and diverse images representing various skin tones for your lectures or presentations? We have you covered. Check out this “How To” tutorial for The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas Online Gallery. This comprehensive resource features over 100 common skin conditions, showcasing royalty-free images that require no permission for non-commer …