Management of Non-Scarring Alopecia in Patients with Skin of Color
Delivering effective dermatologic care for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs. In her presentation at the Skin of Color Update, Dr. Amy McMichael, professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, shared practical insights on managing non-scarring alopecia, emphasizing the importance of considering both biological and cultura …
Delivering effective dermatologic care for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs. In her presentation at the Skin of Color Update, Dr. Amy McMichael, professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, shared practical insights on managing non-scarring alopecia, emphasizing the importance of considering both biological and cultura … Continue reading "Management of Non-Scarring Alopecia in Patients with Skin of Color"
There’s more to aging skin than photodamage, explains Dr. Zoe D. Draelos, president of Dermatology Consulting Services. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Draelos explains the latest understanding in the pathogenesis and clinical features of aging skin, including photodamage. Learn how the exposome leads to signs of aging an … 
As dermatologists, we recognize that melasma is a persistent and often challenging condition that can deeply affect our patients' self-esteem, particularly in those with skin of color, who may face additional diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. Effectively managing this condition requires a nuanced approach, and we are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Seemal Desai, president of the AAD, fou … 
Even routine medical dermatology procedures can induce pigmentary alterations in darker skin tones, notes Dr. Andrew Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update, and vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Dermatology. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Alexis outlines how skin co … 
Treating scarring alopecias in patients with skin of color requires a nuanced understanding of their unique clinical features and challenges. Dr. Susan Taylor, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (@drsusantaylor), President-Elect of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and founder of the Skin of Color Society, has devoted her career to impro … 