The Relevance of Skin Color & Skin Type in Procedural Treatments
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 …
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 … Continue reading "The Relevance of Skin Color & Skin Type in Procedural Treatments"
Advances in the biology of pigmentation have practical applications for dermatologic practice, according to Dr. Thierry Passeron, professor and chair of the dermatology department at the Université Côte d’Azur in Nice, France. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, interviewed Dr. Passeron about what clinicians should know about the biology of pigment … 
Understanding the pathogenesis of vitiligo can help determine new treatment targets. Dr. John Harris, professor and chair of the dermatology department at UMass Chan Medical School, shared the latest advances in understanding what causes vitiligo in an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Watch as Dr. Harris explains the role of the immune … 
At the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium in Chicago, Dr. Pearl Grimes, a leading international authority on vitiligo and pigmentation disorders, delivered an insightful lecture on the best practice for using chemical peels, microneedling and PRP in dermatology. Dr. Grimes' presentation delved into the nuances of various peeling agents, their indications, and key considerations for the … 
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 … 