patients of color

An Analysis of Skin of Color Publications in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
SOC publicationsINTRODUCTION As the United States population becomes increasingly diverse, it is exceedingly important for dermatologists to be knowledgeable about treating patients with skin of color (SOC). The published literature is an especially valuable resource for treating SOC. Many prevalent dermatological conditions, such as acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, differ histologically and/ …
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Rhinophyma Treated with Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing in a Woman of Color
JDD authors Samuel S. Kassirer BA, Robert H. Gotkin MD, and Deborah S. Sarnoff MD present the first reported case of rhinophyma in a 62-year-old Fitzpatrick V female patient who was successfully treated with one session of fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. This case highlights the successful use of the fractional CO2 laser to treat rhinophyma in darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) and undersco …