Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed dermatologist Dr. Noelani Gonzalez, clinical instructor at Mount Sinai. Hispanic patients can be of a variety of Fitzpatrick skin types with different and unique aesthetic features. Hear from Dr. Gonzalez as she shares about the aesthetic issues that are more common in Hispanic patients. Find out her tips for assessing and treating these aesthetic concerns. Plus learn how enhancing skin quality can improve age perception.
Further Reading
If you want to read more about aesthetic concerns in the Hispanic patient, check out the following articles published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology:
Understanding the Female Hispanic and Latino American Facial Aesthetic Patient
ABSTRACT
Background: Among the growing aesthetic patient population, Hispanic/Latinos represent the largest proportion of non-Caucasians patients. While treatment of Caucasian facial aging patterns are well documented, far less information describes the aesthetic needs of the Hispanic/Latino patient.
Objective: An online study was designed to survey facial aesthetic concerns, treatment priorities, and future treatment considerations among a US-based population of Hispanic/Latino American women.
Materials and Methods: A total of 401 participants ages 30 to 65 years reported their attitudes toward facial aging, current facial conditions, most bothersome facial areas, areas most/least likely to be treated first, awareness of treatment options and their consideration rates, and motives and barriers that factor into consideration of injectable treatments.
Results: Most participants wanted to look good for their age and treatment interests reflected predominant conditions: facial wrinkles, periorbital signs of aging, and uneven skin tone. Most bothersome facial areas included the submental area, periorbital area, and forehead, which were also among the areas most-likely to treat first. The majority of participants would consider injectables. Cost and safety/side effects were cited as frequent concerns.
Conclusion: An understanding of the facial aesthetic concerns and treatment priorities specific to Hispanic/Latino women will enhance the practitioner’s patient-centric treatment approach.
Photoaging and Photoprotection in United States Hispanic Population
ABSTRACT
Photoaging is a complex and chronic process that induces structural and functional changes in sun-exposed skin, including coarse wrinkles, laxity, dyschromia, telangiectasias, and potential precancerous lesions. Pigmented skin presents different structure and physiology that contribute to distinctive photoaging process. The skin of color population is reported to age better than their Caucasian counterparts in general, with fewer wrinkles and better skin texture. However, pigmentary disorders and sun-exposure related dyschromia are highly prevalent in skin of color. Hispanics are the fastest growing population in the U.S. and represents a heterogenous group of people with different skin tones and Fitzpatrick phototypes. They demonstrate large diversity and heterogeneity in skin physiology, pigmentary disorders, and photoaging-related skin color shifting. Specific concerns around hyperpigmentation, skin tone evenness, and texture or roughness are very common among Hispanics, demanding targeted medical and cosmeceutical solutions. Customized daily routines including sufficient photo-protection are essential to address such needs. This mini review identifies some of the specific skin concerns of Hispanics in America and emphasizes the needs for long-term sunscreen use and education.
Did you enjoy this video interview? Find more here.
CATEGORIESDERM TOPICS, VIDEO PEARLS
TAGS NOELANI GONZALEZ, MD, FAAD; AESTHETICS; HISPANICS; MELASMA; SKIN OF COLOR; SOCU
