Treating Aging in Skin of Color: The Role of Peptides and Exosomes
A mature woman with skin of color representing healthy aging and prejuvenation through cosmeceuticals and exosome therapy. Dr. Cheri Frey recently delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving landscapes of cosmeceuticals and regenerative medicine. Her presentation addressed the complexities of a crowded market, emerging trends like “prejuvenation,” and the unique biological considerations for treating aging in patients with skin of color. Navigating the Cosmeceutical Landscape Dr. Frey acknowledged that t …
A mature woman with skin of color representing healthy aging and prejuvenation through cosmeceuticals and exosome therapy.
The Pigmentary Impact of Acne
Dermatologist Dr. Hilary Baldwin discussing acne-induced hyperpigmentation treatment in skin of color.Pigmentary sequelae from acne flares can be more distressing to patients than acne itself, according to Brooklyn, N.Y., dermatologist Dr. Hilary Baldwin. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Baldwin, who shares how her treatment approach has changed over the years. Find out if dermatology clinicians should take an acne-first approach or treat hyperpigmenta …
Dermatologist Dr. Hilary Baldwin discussing acne-induced hyperpigmentation treatment in skin of color.
Navigating Unique Skin Conditions in Asian Patients: Insights and Approaches From the Asian Skin Clinic
Skin Conditions in Asian Patients During a recent lecture at the Skin of Color Update conference, Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD, shared clinical pearls for managing dermatologic conditions in Asian patients. Dr. Chung emphasized that Asian skin possesses unique characteristics, such as a higher ceramide content than both White and Black skin, and a significantly higher propensity for reactivity. This sensitivity directly …
Skin Conditions in Asian Patients
Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Patients With Skin of Color
atopic dermatitis in skin of colorNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Raj J. Chovatiya, associate professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School, about diagnosing and treating atopic dermatitis in patients with darker skin tones. Learn what he tells his trainees about diagnosing atopic dermatitis in skin of color. Find out how a greater understand …
atopic dermatitis in skin of color
Expanding the Treatment Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Chronic Hand Eczema
atopic dermatitis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativaThe past 18 months has seen an unprecedented wave of FDA approvals in dermatology, significantly expanding the therapeutic options for treatment of inflammatory skin diseases.  At the 2025 Skin Of Color Update in New York City, conference co-chair Dr. Andrew Alexis highlighted some of these new medications and new indications for others.  Importantly, many of these pivotal clinical trials includ …
atopic dermatitis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa