JDD July 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Bridging The Gap in Dermatology
Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s desk:
Assessing Implicit Bias in Dermatology analyses the results of a survey conducted with 220 dermatologists to determine the necessity for enhanced training and resources in order to support the increasingly diverse population.
Modified Fitzpatrick Scale-Skin Color and Reactivity presents a new system that can hel …
Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s desk:
Assessing Implicit Bias in Dermatology analyses the results of a survey conducted with 220 dermatologists to determine the necessity for enhanced training and resources in order to support the increasingly diverse population.
Modified Fitzpatrick Scale-Skin Color and Reactivity presents a new system that can hel … Continue reading "JDD July 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Bridging The Gap in Dermatology"
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Valerie Callender, professor of dermatology at Howard University School of Medicine. Dr. Callender explains why patients from diverse populations may be hesitant to participate in clinical trials. She shares ways researchers can overcome barriers to recruitment, and why representation among the research team matters. Ac … 
Azelaic acid is a topical therapeutic agent which is FDA approved to treat papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea and mild to moderate acne vulgaris. It was first approved by the FDA in 1995 and since its approval, has been used for many off-label conditions including disorders of hyperpigmentation. Its utility in various conditions can be attributed to its anti-microbial, anti-inflamm … 
Essence recently posted an article on how to treat hyperpigmentation on melanated skin. What cosmetic ingredients make the most impact in treating hyperpigmentation in darker skin types? What are the challenges that skin of color poses when treating hyperpigmentation?
For expert advice, I reached out to Miami dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD. She will address hyperpigmentation and other … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Cheryl Burgess, medical director of the Center for Dermatology in Washington, D.C., and an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Dr. Burgess explains the filler complications that are more common in patients with skin of color, and the questions you should ask before you … 