JDD Buzz Series | PIH in AD Patients With Skin of Color
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a distressing condition, with intense itch and pain, disrupted sleep, and multifaceted therapeutic protocols. For patients with skin of color, achieving clear or almost clear skin can feel like an especially challenging goal. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) can mask as active AD, compounding the psychosocial impact of the condition and complicating treatment. A …
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a distressing condition, with intense itch and pain, disrupted sleep, and multifaceted therapeutic protocols. For patients with skin of color, achieving clear or almost clear skin can feel like an especially challenging goal. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) can mask as active AD, compounding the psychosocial impact of the condition and complicating treatment. A … Continue reading "JDD Buzz Series | PIH in AD Patients With Skin of Color"
It’s an exciting era for topicals in atopic dermatitis with several non-steroidal treatment options, including aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update and with support from Organon, Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD, shares how tapinarof, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist, addresses the two pillars of atopic dermatitis mana … 
St. Ives Apricot Scrub was one of the most iconic skincare products of the 1990s, and the debate over its use continues 30 years later. Some swear by the walnut shell scrub, while others think it’s too abrasive, especially when used on the face. Parade interviewed three dermatologists who say the scrub may be appropriate for some skin types provided that it’s used occasionally and with minimal … 
Hair loss visits are common but, if you’re like me, it can still give pause in a busy clinic. During a session titled Strands of Clarity: Mastering the Hair & Scalp Exam at the ODAC Dermatology conference, Dr. Ronda Farah— nationally and internationally recognized in hair loss and serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota—focused on … 
Day 1 of the 17th Annual Skin of Color Update (SOCU 2026) opened with a historic sense of community, reflection, and relentless dedication to advancing dermatologic care for patients with skin of color.
Co-Chairs Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD, and Eliot F. Battle, MD, welcomed attendees from across the globe—spanning Europe, the Caribbean, the UK, and across the United States—marking 17 y …