Advancing Vitiligo Treatment: Insights on Current and Emerging Therapies by Dr. Rebecca Vasquez
vitiligo patientAt the Skin of Color Update 2024, we had the honor to learn from Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, regarding the evolving field of vitiligo management. Vitiligo affects between 0.5% to 2% of the global population, with no racial or gender preference, yet it carries a significant psychological burden for affected individuals.1 Dr. Vasquez emphasized that vi …
vitiligo patient
Understanding Acquired Macular Dermal Hyperpigmentation Disorders
Acquired Macular Dermal HyperpigmentationMacular dermal hyperpigmentation is an umbrella term, explains Dr. Pearl E. Grimes, symposium chair and clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Grimes outlines the most common types of macular dermal hyperpigmentation and the factors that may be at play …
Acquired Macular Dermal Hyperpigmentation
Using Superficial & Medium Depth Peels for Pigmentary Disorders
chemical peelsChemical peels are an underutilized modality that can provide significant benefits, according to Dr. Seaver L. Soon, immediate past president of the International Peeling Society and chair of the International Peeling Society-USA. Dr. Soon shared what dermatology clinicians should know about using superficial and medium depth chemical peels for pigmentary disorders in an interview with Next Steps …
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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
Case Series of Acral and Mucosal Melanoma in a Diverse Patient Population
acral melanomaINTRODUCTION Melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths.1 Acral and mucosal melanoma (AMM) accounts for only 4% of all new melanomas but is associated with poorer prognosis.2 Patients of color are disproportionately affected by AMM. Elucidating the clinical, genetic, and environmental features of AMM can guide advancements in the …
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