Protecting Skin of Color: Understanding Photodamage and Optimizing Sunscreen Strategies
Recent 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 …
Recent 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 … 
During the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, expert dermatologists discussed and shed light on the evolving therapeutic landscape of pigmentary disorders. They addressed key advances, challenges, and gaps in current knowledge. The panel, which was moderated by Dr. Pearl Grimes, featured Dr. John Harris, Dr. Thierry Passeron, and Dr. Ariel Kauvar.
Dr. Harris kicked off the panel disc … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium interviewed Dr. Susan C. Taylor, Bernett L. Johnson Endowed Professor, director of the Skin of Color Research Fellowship and vice chair for diversity, equity and inclusion in the dermatology department at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Watch as Dr. Taylor shares the causes of photoda … 
Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array of skin tones and briefly highlight nuances in clinical presentation. All images featured in the series are part of The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas, a resource developed by co-editors Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, and Adam Friedman, …