Diagnosing and Treating Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Skin of Color
Dr. Mona Shahriari, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, encourages clinicians to broaden their psoriasis color palette. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Shahriari, who outlined how to diagnose psoriasis in patients with darker skin tones. Learn the domains of psoriatic arthritis and how that knowledge can …
Dr. Mona Shahriari, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, encourages clinicians to broaden their psoriasis color palette. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Shahriari, who outlined how to diagnose psoriasis in patients with darker skin tones. Learn the domains of psoriatic arthritis and how that knowledge can … 
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 … 
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 …