From the SOCU Poster Hall | Vulvar Dermatoses Among Women With Skin of Color
Vulvar dermatoses are commonly underdiagnosed in women with skin of color, and culture plays a role. Certain communities of color view vulvar concerns with shame or as evidence of moral impurity, leading women to delay seeking care. Structural and educational barriers can also influence how a woman obtains medical care for her vulvar concerns and even what she shares with the clinician. In additio …
Vulvar dermatoses are commonly underdiagnosed in women with skin of color, and culture plays a role. Certain communities of color view vulvar concerns with shame or as evidence of moral impurity, leading women to delay seeking care. Structural and educational barriers can also influence how a woman obtains medical care for her vulvar concerns and even what she shares with the clinician. In additio … Continue reading "From the SOCU Poster Hall | Vulvar Dermatoses Among Women With Skin of Color"
Vogue wrote an article about the ‘Hollywood Dose’ – microdosing isotretinoin for clearer skin. The concept of a reduced dose was once popular among models and actors who were looking for a flawless, glowing look. Yet dermatologists say prescribing isotretinoin at levels lower than the traditional dose can be beneficial for some everyday acne patients, too. Low-dose isotretinoin offers fewer … 
The burden of vitiligo is significant in patients with skin of color, which makes treatment breakthroughs more impactful. Dr. Pearl E. Grimes, chair of the Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, spoke with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, about breakthroughs in the treatment of vitiligo in patients with skin of color. Find out which therapies have enhanced results i … 
Hair loss can carry significant psychosocial consequences, especially when hair is significant to a person’s spirituality and community. Among head-covering women, alopecia may lead to substantial emotional distress. Many also delay or avoid dermatologic evaluation because clinical encounters can feel exposing or disrespectful. As a result, head-covering women with hair loss are frequently under … 
Women's Health/AOL and Marie Claire have recently written articles on oils and juices to treat hair loss. Moringa oil is lauded for its ability to nourish the scalp and protect against hair breakage. Rosemary oil is noted for its ability to increase blood flow to the scalp, while fans of onion juice say it improves scalp health. Is there any value to adding these oils and juices to a hair loss …