Connective Tissue Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color | Expert Insights
Collagen vascular diseases encompass a group of autoimmune disorders that can have a profound impact on an individual's health and quality of life. At the 2023 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Ted Rosen, Professor and Vice-Chair of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, explained how these conditions uniquely impact individuals with skin of color.
Missed the lecture?? Explore key insights and pear …
Collagen vascular diseases encompass a group of autoimmune disorders that can have a profound impact on an individual's health and quality of life. At the 2023 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Ted Rosen, Professor and Vice-Chair of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, explained how these conditions uniquely impact individuals with skin of color.
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these lesions slowly over several years, where they have remained stable for
many years. The patient’s goal now is to achieve repigmentation of the lesions.
The patient has previously used topical hydrocortisone 1% cream on the
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