An Update on Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis in Patients with Skin of Color
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 …
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 … Continue reading "An Update on Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis in Patients with Skin of Color"
Dermatologists play a crucial role in the care of patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as many STDs manifest on the skin. At the 2024 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Theodore Rosen, Professor of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, shared valuable insights on diagnosing and managing STDs in patients with skin of color. This article reviews the prevalence of STDs, their distinctive p … 
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 … 
Laser end points are important guides for safety and effectiveness, especially in patients with skin of color, according to E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Ross, a dermatologist with Scripps Health in San Diego. Watch as he outlines end points for a few laser procedures and shares what you don’t want to see. Find out why Dr … 