Addressing Skin Cancer Disparities: Unique Challenges and Solutions for Patients with Skin of Color
Dr. 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 …
Dr. 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 … 
At 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 … 
Genetic disorders of pigmentation can affect more than just the skin, hair and nails, according to Dr. Nada Elbuluk, founder and director of the USC Skin of Color Center and Pigmentary Disorders Clinic. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Elbuluk outlines three categories of genetic disorders of pigmentation and why an early an … 
Chemical peels are a valuable yet underutilized treatment in dermatology, providing consistent clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction at low overhead cost. During the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Seaver Soon, a Mohs micrographic surgeon and cosmetic dermatologist from San Diego, shared his expertise on superficial and medium-depth chemical peels, highlighting their te … 
Our latest blog post explores the study "Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Vitiligo Clinical Trials: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Demographic Reporting of Participants" published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology by Holla et al.
Key Findings:
Significant gaps in demographic reporting.
Underrepresentation of non-White participants.
The need for inclusive res … 