Diagnosing Systemic Disease in Patients With Skin of Color
Pigmentary change often drives patients to seek dermatologic care, yet sometimes the cause is more than skin deep. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed conference co-chair Dr. Andrew F. Alexis about the skin signs of systemic disease in patients with darker skin tones. Watch as Dr. Alexis shares stories of the diseases he’s diagnosed in clinical practice. Le …
Pigmentary change often drives patients to seek dermatologic care, yet sometimes the cause is more than skin deep. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed conference co-chair Dr. Andrew F. Alexis about the skin signs of systemic disease in patients with darker skin tones. Watch as Dr. Alexis shares stories of the diseases he’s diagnosed in clinical practice. Le … Continue reading "Diagnosing Systemic Disease in Patients With Skin of Color"
Rare dermatologic conditions don’t often receive attention in the consumer media. However, Allure and Slate recently addressed uncommon and distressing diagnoses through the lens of writers’ personal experiences. In the Allure article, “I Thought I Had Eczema. Turns Out, It Was a Rare Blood Cancer,” 42-year-old writer Jamie Stone details her journey with mycosis fungoides (MF). From her in … 
Diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with skin of color requires a nuanced eye and an understanding of unique psychosocial dynamics. At the latest Skin of Color Update (SOCU) conference, Dr. Karan Lal addressed these exact complexities. Written from the perspective of an attending dermatology resident, this summary breaks down Dr. Lal’s essential pearls across three major domains: pigmente … 
From news articles to social media, “Ozempic face” is commonly used to describe facial changes that accompany rapid weight loss from GLP-1 receptor agonists. A gaunt, sunken, and aged appearance is commonly attributed to Ozempic and other GLP-1s. However, bariatric surgery and dietary changes can also lead to skin laxity and loss of facial volume. Irrespective of the weight loss method, patien … 
Atopic dermatitis (AD) remains one of dermatology’s most heterogeneous and nuanced conditions, especially in patients with skin of color. During their joint session at the most recent Skin of Color Update conference in New York City, Dr. Andrew Alexis and Dr. Raj Chovatiya highlighted the clinical diversity, immunologic complexity, and growing body of data that are reshaping how clinicians recog …