Acne Considerations in Patients with Skin of Color
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Andrew Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update, and vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Dermatology. Dr. Alexis points out that acne is the most common dermatologic condition for which patients with skin of color seek a dermatologist’s care. Hear why it’s impor …
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Andrew Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update, and vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Dermatology. Dr. Alexis points out that acne is the most common dermatologic condition for which patients with skin of color seek a dermatologist’s care. Hear why it’s impor … Continue reading "Acne Considerations in Patients with Skin of Color"
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman (Professor and Chair of Dermatology who serves as Residency Program Director, Director of Translational Research, and Director of the Supportive Oncodermatology Program in the GW Department of Dermatology) about why a "mean" approach is most effective when treating warts. Watc … 
Retinoids are a mainstay of dermatologic therapy. When properly formulated, retinoids available over the counter offer consumers an easily accessible, reasonably priced option. Retinol has been shown to improve fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, skin roughness, and the appearance of photoaged skin in short term studies. This study looks at the efficacy and safety of continued use of a s … 
Introduction to Retinol
Vitamin A and its derivatives have been utilized in both prescription and cosmetic over‑the‑counter (OTC) anti-aging creams for decades. Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, has been shown to improve the appearance of collagen-depleted skin, complement skin’s natural renewal process, and fight signs of aging. Retinol was discovered over a century ago, but it wasn’t until … 
At the 2021 Skin of Color Update virtual conference, Dr. Alexis highlighted key considerations when treating acne in patients with darker skin phototypes in addition to current and emerging strategies to improve treatment outcomes.
When treating acne patients with skin of color, it is important to consider the concomitant issue of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). This PIH may be the d … 