Skin Conditions in Pediatric & Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color
Sprinkled with many clinical pearls, Dr. Candrice Heath gave us an informative, case-based lecture at the 2021 Skin of Color Update: “Skin Conditions Disproportionately Affecting Pediatric & Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color.” Dr. Heath is an Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and is active on social media @D …
Sprinkled with many clinical pearls, Dr. Candrice Heath gave us an informative, case-based lecture at the 2021 Skin of Color Update: “Skin Conditions Disproportionately Affecting Pediatric & Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color.” Dr. Heath is an Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and is active on social media @D … Continue reading "Skin Conditions in Pediatric & Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color"
Rosacea is defined by facial erythema and telangiectasias, two features that are more difficult to appreciate in patients with skin of color. To refine our ability to diagnose rosacea in all skin types, on day two of the 2021 Skin of Color Update virtual conference, we had an informative, evidence-based lecture, “Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Treating Rosacea in Patients with Skin of Color,” by … 
2021 is the 50th anniversary of the FDA approval of minocycline (MCN). While many other antibiotics have become obsolete during this time, MCN continues to be quite useful. In dermatology, MCN is used prominently in acne vulgaris, and is also employed in many other dermatological conditions because of its molecular and pharmacological properties. In this article, we review the history of minocycli … 
This patient also has a diagnosis of acne vulgaris (diagnosed 10 years ago). What is the most likely explanation for these cutaneous changes?
A. Peripheral vascular disease
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Drugs hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin
D. Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation
E. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click he … 
My patient asks about turmeric, neem oil, cardamom, etc. I stubble through what I know. I am a “western-style” physician. I could be cast alongside Eastwood or the Duke (or maybe more accurately Cleavon Little in Blazing Saddles). Anyways, if you are like me and need the crash course, look no further! Before this lecture, I had never heard of Ayurvedic medicine (amazing what we don� …