Dr. Kwatra’s Insights on Emerging Advances in Chronic Itch
chronic itchAs dermatologists, we recognize that chronic itch is a complex and often debilitating condition that significantly impacts our patients' quality of life, affecting their physical health, mental well-being, and daily activities. Chronic itch can be especially challenging to diagnose and treat, particularly in patients with skin of color, who may experience unique clinical manifestations and complic …
chronic itch
Using Cosmeceuticals for Pigmentary Disorders | Expert Insights from Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd
CosmeceuticalsThe many alternatives to hydroquinone make this an exciting time for using cosmeceuticals to treat pigmentary disorders, according to Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, director of the Skin of Color Division at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Diso …
Cosmeceuticals
Vitiligo: Current Approaches to Management & Emerging Therapies
vitiligoThere’s no singular approach to treating vitiligo, according to Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Vasquez, who explains a personalized, multi-step process in vitiligo treatment. Watch as Dr. Vasquez outlines tried and true therapies that she says are still impor …
vitiligo
Addressing Skin Cancer Disparities: Unique Challenges and Solutions for Patients with Skin of Color
skin cancerDr. Valerie M. Harvey’s insightful presentation at the 2024 Skin of Color Update focused on the unique clinical and pathological features of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma in patients with skin of color. As the founder and clinical director of the Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology and a past president of the Skin of Color Society, Dr. Harvey brought he …
skin cancer
Understanding Psoriasis: Diagnosis and Tailored Treatment Strategies for Patients with Skin of Color
psoriasisAt the 2024 Skin of Color Update conference, we had the privilege to learn about the approach to psoriasis in patients with skin of color from the pioneer in the field, Dr. Amy McMichael, professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. In her presentation, Dr. McMichael provided an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges and considerations i …
psoriasis