Treating the Forgotten Conditions in Skin of Color
Melasma and hair loss are two dermatologic conditions that can affect patients with skin of color that commonly receive media attention. But what about impactful conditions that don’t often make headlines? 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. …
Melasma and hair loss are two dermatologic conditions that can affect patients with skin of color that commonly receive media attention. But what about impactful conditions that don’t often make headlines? 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. … Continue reading "Treating the Forgotten Conditions in Skin of Color"
Managing hair loss in patients with skin of color requires a nuanced understanding of both medical and supplemental therapies. In a detailed presentation, Maryanne Senna, MD, explored the evidence behind over-the-counter (OTC) and procedural interventions for various alopecias. As patients increasingly seek supplemental and at-home options, clinicians must be equipped to distinguish between scie … 
Dermatologists must become comfortable prescribing JAK inhibitors in patients with skin of color in order to provide high-quality dermatologic care. That’s according to Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist in Fairfield, Conn., who was the first dermatologist to show that JAK inhibitors as a medicine class were effective in treating a spectrum of dermatologic conditions, including alopecia areata and … 
Dr. Cheri Frey recently delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving landscapes of cosmeceuticals and regenerative medicine. Her presentation addressed the complexities of a crowded market, emerging trends like “prejuvenation,” and the unique biological considerations for treating aging in patients with skin of color.
Navigating the Cosmeceutical Landscape
Dr. Frey acknowledged that t … 
Pigmentary sequelae from acne flares can be more distressing to patients than acne itself, according to Brooklyn, N.Y., dermatologist Dr. Hilary Baldwin. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Baldwin, who shares how her treatment approach has changed over the years. Find out if dermatology clinicians should take an acne-first approach or treat hyperpigmenta …