Skin of Color Update

Bullous Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color
bullous pemphigoid in skin of colorBullous diseases, including bullous pemphigoid, may present differently in patients with darker skin tones. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Prince Adotama, assistant professor at NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Watch as Dr. Adotama outlines what clinicians need to know about bullous pemphigoid. Learn how the treatment lan …
bullous pemphigoid in skin of color
From the SOCU Poster Hall | Systemic Therapies for Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa
hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)Clinicians treating adults with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can use a variety of strategies, from topical and oral medications, to deroofing and laser therapy, as research supports their use. However, choosing an appropriate treatment isn’t as easy when the patient is a developing child. Data on the long-term safety of systemic medications for HS in children isn’t well known. Yet treating pe …
hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Itch: What’s the Connection?
prurigo nodularis and chronic itchIntense itch is a common feature of prurigo nodularis. Why is this the case? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Raj J. Chovatiya, associate professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School. Dr. Chovatiya, who has a PhD in immunology, outlines the science behind the “unbreakable loop” of chronic itch in prurigo …
prurigo nodularis and chronic itch
Treating Acne Scars in Skin of Color Using Energy-Based Devices
Treating Acne Scars in Skin of ColorPost-acne scars can be disfiguring and require a creative treatment approach in patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Michelle Henry, clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Henry, who shared what energy-based devices she uses in her practice and how she chooses a device based on a p …
Treating Acne Scars in Skin of Color
Protecting Skin of Color: Understanding Photodamage and Optimizing Sunscreen Strategies
photoprotection for skin of colorRecent advances in photodermatology have expanded our understanding of how multiple wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum contribute to skin damage, aging, pigmentary disorders, and skin cancer risk. While ultraviolet (UV) radiation has traditionally been the primary focus of sun protection, visible light (VL), high-energy visible (HEV) light, infrared (IR) radiation, and even heat have …
photoprotection for skin of color