Treating Acne Scars in Skin of Color Using Energy-Based Devices
Post-acne scars can be disfiguring and require a creative treatment approach in patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Michelle Henry, clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Henry, who shared what energy-based devices she uses in her practice and how she chooses a device based on a p …
Post-acne scars can be disfiguring and require a creative treatment approach in patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Michelle Henry, clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Henry, who shared what energy-based devices she uses in her practice and how she chooses a device based on a p … Continue reading "Treating Acne Scars in Skin of Color Using Energy-Based Devices"
Underrepresentation of patients with skin of color in clinical trials is an issue in medical research, including in research about dermatological conditions. A study in the January Journal of Drugs in Dermatology looked at the diversity of patients enrolled in melasma clinical trials to determine if there are any disparities in representation.
I interviewed author Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, associat … 
Participating in dermatology research can be a fulfilling part of a dermatologist’s career. So how can a dermatologist start participating in clinical trials? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Leon Kircik, clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Kircik shares the three pillars of a cl … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed 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. Dr. Alexis shares his take on how to address issues of mistrust that may impede clinical trial recruitment in diverse patient populations. Watch as he details why i … 
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 …