An Update on Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis in Patients with Skin of Color
Seborrheic dermatitis, a common but often overlooked condition, has received little attention in recent decades despite its significant impact on patients, including itch and cosmetic concerns. At the 2024 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, provided a fresh perspective on its evaluation and management in pati …
Seborrheic dermatitis, a common but often overlooked condition, has received little attention in recent decades despite its significant impact on patients, including itch and cosmetic concerns. At the 2024 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, provided a fresh perspective on its evaluation and management in pati … Continue reading "An Update on Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis in Patients with Skin of Color"
Dermatologists play a crucial role in the care of patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as many STDs manifest on the skin. At the 2024 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Theodore Rosen, Professor of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, shared valuable insights on diagnosing and managing STDs in patients with skin of color. This article reviews the prevalence of STDs, their distinctive p … 
NBC News was one of the media outlets who covered the Marines’ recent tightening of shaving waivers, which could negatively impact the careers of Marines with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). Under a 2022 policy, Marines with treatment-resistant PFB could receive temporary or permanent shaving waivers. Now, Marines with PFB could be separated from the branch if their PFB does not improve within … 
Laser end points are important guides for safety and effectiveness, especially in patients with skin of color, according to E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Ross, a dermatologist with Scripps Health in San Diego. Watch as he outlines end points for a few laser procedures and shares what you don’t want to see. Find out why Dr … 
Sexually transmitted diseases are at a crisis state in patients with skin of color. That’s according to Dr. Theodore Rosen, professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of dermatology service at Michael DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Rosen, who shared about three diseases that are at sweep … 