Keys for Treating Pediatric Patients With Skin of Color
When treating pediatric patients, knowing how to appropriately use topical steroids in this patient population is essential, according to Dr. Karan Lal, a dermatologist in Scottsdale, Ariz. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Lal, who shares how to taper topical steroids and the role of non-steroidal agents. Hear the latest in the safety profile of topica …
When treating pediatric patients, knowing how to appropriately use topical steroids in this patient population is essential, according to Dr. Karan Lal, a dermatologist in Scottsdale, Ariz. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Lal, who shares how to taper topical steroids and the role of non-steroidal agents. Hear the latest in the safety profile of topica … Continue reading "Keys for Treating Pediatric Patients With Skin of Color"
Diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with skin of color requires a nuanced eye and an understanding of unique psychosocial dynamics. At the latest Skin of Color Update (SOCU) conference, Dr. Karan Lal addressed these exact complexities. Written from the perspective of an attending dermatology resident, this summary breaks down Dr. Lal’s essential pearls across three major domains: pigmente …