Bridging the Gaps: Exploring the Links Between Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Itch
image of a skin of color male with prurigo nodularis (PN) on his backPrurigo nodularis (PN) is far more than just a persistent itch—it is a distinct, neuroimmune-driven disease entity that demands its own targeted diagnostic and therapeutic roadmap. During a standout session at this year's Skin of Color Update in New York City, Dr. Raj Chovatiya challenged the long-held notion that PN is merely a variant of atopic dermatitis. For patients with skin of color, wher …

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Riyad N.H. Seervai, MD, PhD
image of a skin of color male with prurigo nodularis (PN) on his back
GLP-1 Agonists and Other Approaches to Address Comorbidities in Psoriasis
A picture of Dr. Soung during her interview on GLP-1 agonists and psoriasis comorbiditiesIt’s time for dermatology clinicians to rethink their understanding of obesity and their approach in addressing weight with psoriasis patients. That’s according to Dr. Jennifer Soung, associate professor at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Soung, who shares a comprehensive perspective in addressing psoriatic arthritis an …

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Allison Sit
A picture of Dr. Soung during her interview on GLP-1 agonists and psoriasis comorbidities
From the SOCU Poster Hall | Pigment-Specific Dermoscopy and AI
Infographic from the SOCU Poster Hall on Pigment-Specific Dermoscopy and AI showing melanoma diagnostic disparities: 52% late-stage diagnosis in Black patients vs. 16% in White patients. It highlights that AI accuracy drops from 70% in lighter skin to 17% in Fitzpatrick Type VI and identifies SOC-specific features like eccrine pigmentation.Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing dermatology, and combining AI with dermoscopy is promising unprecedented diagnostic precision. However, as these technologies advance, a critical question remains: Are they designed to serve all patients equally? Current diagnostic tools often underperform in patients with skin of color due to biases in training data and a lack of standardized i …

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Allison Sit
Infographic from the SOCU Poster Hall on Pigment-Specific Dermoscopy and AI showing melanoma diagnostic disparities: 52% late-stage diagnosis in Black patients vs. 16% in White patients. It highlights that AI accuracy drops from 70% in lighter skin to 17% in Fitzpatrick Type VI and identifies SOC-specific features like eccrine pigmentation.
Sunscreen Strategies for Patients With Skin of Color
Dr. Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, during a Next Steps in Derm interview discussing sunscreen strategies for patients with skin of color.Research on the role of visible light has changed how to address photoprotection in patients with skin of color. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Susan C. Taylor, Bernett Johnson Endowed Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Taylor outlines the latest insights in visible light and how to pr …

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Allison Sit
Dr. Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, during a Next Steps in Derm interview discussing sunscreen strategies for patients with skin of color.
Patient Buzz: Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health | The Expert Weighs In
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.Everyday Health recently addressed the "invisible burden of atopic dermatitis" – the impact of the condition on a patient’s mental health. As a psychophysiological disorder, psychological stress can worsen atopic dermatitis (AD) flares, which in turn creates more inflammation in the body that stresses the nervous system. Chronic itch and sleep disturbances compound the distress, contributing …

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Allison Sit
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.