Treating the Forgotten Conditions in Skin of Color
Melasma and hair loss are two dermatologic conditions that can affect patients with skin of color that commonly receive media attention. But what about impactful conditions that don’t often make headlines? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Prince Adotama, assistant professor at NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Watch as Dr. …
Melasma and hair loss are two dermatologic conditions that can affect patients with skin of color that commonly receive media attention. But what about impactful conditions that don’t often make headlines? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Prince Adotama, assistant professor at NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Watch as Dr. … Continue reading "Treating the Forgotten Conditions in Skin of Color"
Dr. Adam Friedman's lecture at 2024 ODAC conference provided invaluable insights into the nuanced approach required when dealing with patients presenting with alopecia. Addressing the diverse array of alopecia types and their myriad presentations, Dr. Friedman emphasized the significance of a comprehensive clinical history and evaluation to formulate an effective treatment plan. By employing a cas … 
The July issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on skin of color topics with the perfect mix of original articles, case reports, brief communications, and letters to the editor. Among many of the topics explored in this issue are skin of color dermatology on TikTok, disparities in melanoma recognition in skin of color, diversity in acne clinical trials, dermatologists at skin o … 
Millions of patients experience unwanted facial hair, severely impacting their quality of life. Laser hair removal is often the treatment of choice, but this therapy is uncomfortable, requires multiple treatments, and risks pigmentary changes. Therefore, an effective topical therapy for reduction of unwanted hair is a valuable addition to our therapeutic repertoire. We continue our series, Therape … 
During the 2021 Virtual Skin of Color Update conference, Dr. Valerie Callender, a well-known leader, pioneer in dermatology, and expert in the field of skin of color, introduced us to scarring alopecia. The title of her talk says it all: “Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) and Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA): Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches.”
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