Sunscreen Strategies for Patients With Skin of Color
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 …
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 … Continue reading "Sunscreen Strategies for Patients With Skin of Color"
During a recent lecture at the Skin of Color Update conference, Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD, shared clinical pearls for managing dermatologic conditions in Asian patients. Dr. Chung emphasized that Asian skin possesses unique characteristics, such as a higher ceramide content than both White and Black skin, and a significantly higher propensity for reactivity. This sensitivity directly … 
As dermatologists, we recognize that melasma is a persistent and often challenging condition that can deeply affect our patients' self-esteem, particularly in those with skin of color, who may face additional diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. Effectively managing this condition requires a nuanced approach, and we are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Seemal Desai, president of the AAD, fou … 
Genetic disorders of pigmentation can affect more than just the skin, hair and nails, according to Dr. Nada Elbuluk, founder and director of the USC Skin of Color Center and Pigmentary Disorders Clinic. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Elbuluk outlines three categories of genetic disorders of pigmentation and why an early an … 
Chemical peels are a valuable yet underutilized treatment in dermatology, providing consistent clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction at low overhead cost. During the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Seaver Soon, a Mohs micrographic surgeon and cosmetic dermatologist from San Diego, shared his expertise on superficial and medium-depth chemical peels, highlighting their te …