Skin of Color Update

Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Children with Skin of Color
Inflammatory Skin ConditionsDermatology clinicians who treat inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color should have a keen eye. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell, assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Kenner-Bell shares what to look for when diagnosing inflammatory s …
Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Recent Notable & Newsworthy Drug Approvals in Medical Dermatology
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGYThe past year has been an extraordinary time in drug approvals in medical dermatology, especially the approval of treatments that impact patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Alexis, who is also vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medica …
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY
Cosmetic Procedures in Patients with Skin of Color: Cultural, Structural, and Biological Nuances
cosmetic proceduresIn dermatology, providing safe and effective cosmetic treatments for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. We are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Cheryl Burgess, founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, who has dedicated her career to advancing cosmetic dermatology for diverse populations. In her compelling and inf …
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Management of Non-Scarring Alopecia in Patients with Skin of Color
non-scarring alopeciasDelivering effective dermatologic care for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs. In her presentation at the Skin of Color Update, Dr. Amy McMichael, professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, shared practical insights on managing non-scarring alopecia, emphasizing the importance of considering both biological and cultura …
non-scarring alopecias
Innovative Approaches to Melasma Treatment in Skin of Color
melasmaAs 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 …
melasma