From the SOCU Poster Hall | Alopecia Care for Head-Covering Women
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 …
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 … Continue reading "From the SOCU Poster Hall | Alopecia Care for Head-Covering Women"
Seborrheic dermatitis, a common but often overlooked condition, has received little attention in recent decades despite its significant impact on patients, including itch and cosmetic concerns. At the 2024 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, provided a fresh perspective on its evaluation and management in pati … 
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At the most recent Skin of Color Update, we had the honor to learn about pediatric inflammatory skin conditions from the renowned Dr. Candrice Heath, triple board-certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at the Howard University Department of Dermatology and Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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NBC News was one of the media outlets who covered the Marines’ recent tightening of shaving waivers, which could negatively impact the careers of Marines with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). Under a 2022 policy, Marines with treatment-resistant PFB could receive temporary or permanent shaving waivers. Now, Marines with PFB could be separated from the branch if their PFB does not improve within …