Lasers for Skin of Color: Developments & Best Practices
The laser toolbox for use in patients with skin of color has grown dramatically in the last 20 years. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Paul M. Friedman, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Friedman practices in Houston, the most ethnically diverse city in America, so he’s become well-versed in th …
The laser toolbox for use in patients with skin of color has grown dramatically in the last 20 years. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Paul M. Friedman, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Friedman practices in Houston, the most ethnically diverse city in America, so he’s become well-versed in th … Continue reading "Lasers for Skin of Color: Developments & Best Practices"
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is far more than just a persistent itch—it is a distinct, neuroimmune-driven disease entity that demands its own targeted diagnostic and therapeutic roadmap. During a standout session at this year's Skin of Color Update in New York City, Dr. Raj Chovatiya challenged the long-held notion that PN is merely a variant of atopic dermatitis. For patients with skin of color, wher … 
Research on the role of visible light has changed how to address photoprotection in patients with skin of color. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Susan C. Taylor, Bernett Johnson Endowed Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Taylor outlines the latest insights in visible light and how to pr … 
During the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, expert dermatologists discussed and shed light on the evolving therapeutic landscape of pigmentary disorders. They addressed key advances, challenges, and gaps in current knowledge. The panel, which was moderated by Dr. Pearl Grimes, featured Dr. John Harris, Dr. Thierry Passeron, and Dr. Ariel Kauvar.
Dr. Harris kicked off the panel disc … 
NewBeauty recently wrote an article about the phenol peel. How popular is the phenol peel, and what are its risks and benefits? What is the unique role of in-office chemical peels in dermatology?
For expert advice, I reached out to Seaver L. Soon, MD, FAAD, FACMS, immediate past president of the International Peeling Society and chair of the International Peeling Society-USA. Dr. Soon will lect …