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News
06/17/2024
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology...
06/17/2024
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News
01/17/2023
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online,...
01/17/2023
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News
03/08/2022
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic...
03/08/2022
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News
02/03/2022
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain...
02/03/2022
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Janiene Luke, MD
Videos
01/28/2022
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society...
01/28/2022
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CH
Videos
01/17/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses...
01/17/2022
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DR
Videos
01/14/2022
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights the notable results and differences between the phase 2 and phase 3 trials studying ruxolitinib cream for repigmenting vitiligo.
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights the notable results and differences between the phase 2 and phase 3 trials studying ruxolitinib cream for repigmenting vitiligo.
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights...
01/14/2022
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CH
Videos
01/09/2022
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath,...
01/09/2022
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Feature Story
07/16/2021
Dermatologic disease in darker skin types can have a profound effect on quality of life. Increased education can help mitigate these effects by recognizing...
Dermatologic disease in darker skin types can have a profound effect on quality of life. Increased education can help mitigate these effects by recognizing...
Dermatologic disease in darker...
07/16/2021
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News
04/25/2021
The importance of sun protection to prevent photoaging is well known but another factor contributing to skin aging is often overlooked.
The importance of sun protection to prevent photoaging is well known but another factor contributing to skin aging is often overlooked.
The importance of sun protection...
04/25/2021
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Dr Seemal R. Desai on The Skin Bleaching Epidemic
Q&As
04/25/2021
During the What’s New in Skin of Color session at AAD VMX 2021, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD discussed the skin bleaching epidemic, a growing issue seen in patients of color.
During the What’s New in Skin of Color session at AAD VMX 2021, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD discussed the skin bleaching epidemic, a growing issue seen in patients of color.
During the What’s New in Skin of...
04/25/2021
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Expert Insights

Janiene Luke, MD
Videos
01/28/2022
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society...
01/28/2022
The Dermatologist
CH
Videos
01/17/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses...
01/17/2022
The Dermatologist
DR
Videos
01/14/2022
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights the notable results and differences between the phase 2 and phase 3 trials studying ruxolitinib cream for repigmenting vitiligo.
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights the notable results and differences between the phase 2 and phase 3 trials studying ruxolitinib cream for repigmenting vitiligo.
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights...
01/14/2022
The Dermatologist
CH
Videos
01/09/2022
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath,...
01/09/2022
The Dermatologist
Feature Story
07/16/2021
Dermatologic disease in darker skin types can have a profound effect on quality of life. Increased education can help mitigate these effects by recognizing...
Dermatologic disease in darker skin types can have a profound effect on quality of life. Increased education can help mitigate these effects by recognizing...
Dermatologic disease in darker...
07/16/2021
The Dermatologist
Dr Seemal R. Desai on The Skin Bleaching Epidemic
Q&As
04/25/2021
During the What’s New in Skin of Color session at AAD VMX 2021, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD discussed the skin bleaching epidemic, a growing issue seen in patients of color.
During the What’s New in Skin of Color session at AAD VMX 2021, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD discussed the skin bleaching epidemic, a growing issue seen in patients of color.
During the What’s New in Skin of...
04/25/2021
The Dermatologist
Tackling Racism in Dermatology: From Literature to Practice
Feature Story
11/16/2020
The dearth of clinical images of the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 in higher Fitzpatrick skin types represents a larger problem: how can dermatology diagnose diseases in darker skin if clinicians do not know...
The dearth of clinical images of the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 in higher Fitzpatrick skin types represents a larger problem: how can dermatology diagnose diseases in darker skin if clinicians do not know...
The...
11/16/2020
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Seeing the Spectrum: Including and Embracing Skin of Color Education in Everyday Dermatologic Practice
Cover Story
08/13/2020
Recent anti-racism movements have accentuated the longstanding need for increased training on darker skin types. The Skin of Color Society and its members are making strides in helping all dermatologists improve their knowledge.
Recent anti-racism movements have accentuated the longstanding need for increased training on darker skin types. The Skin of Color Society and its members are making strides in helping all dermatologists improve their knowledge.
Recent anti-racism movements...
08/13/2020
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Developing a Care Program for Neglected Patient Groups: Oculocutaneous Albinism
Feature Story
06/11/2020
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a rare genetic disorder that all physicians learn about in medical school, but it may never again cross your mind as a practicing dermatologist in the United States. However, in...
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a rare genetic disorder that all physicians learn about in medical school, but it may never again cross your mind as a practicing dermatologist in the United States. However, in...
...
06/11/2020
The Dermatologist
Daily Sunscreen Application in the Hispanic Population: Q&A With Dr Zheng
Q&As
05/13/2020
The Hispanic population in the United States saw a steady increase in growth in the new millennium, reaching a record high estimate of 59.9 million persons in 2018.1 With this increase in population, dermatologists...
The Hispanic population in the United States saw a steady increase in growth in the new millennium, reaching a record high estimate of 59.9 million persons in 2018.1 With this increase in population, dermatologists...
The...
05/13/2020
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Dr. Adam Friedman and Jaya Manjunath
Podcasts
10/16/2024
Collaboration and consideration are key to a successful medical intervention.
Collaboration and consideration are key to a successful medical intervention.
Collaboration and consideration...
10/16/2024
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Cover Story
10/07/2024
This precision medicine approach to inflammatory skin disease prioritizes a view of the skin microbiome by utilizing bacteriophage therapy, the viruses that target and destroy specific strains of bacteria, based on individual patient skin...
This precision medicine approach to inflammatory skin disease prioritizes a view of the skin microbiome by utilizing bacteriophage therapy, the viruses that target and destroy specific strains of bacteria, based on individual patient skin...
This precision medicine approach...
10/07/2024
The Dermatologist
Feature Story
10/07/2024
The implementation of a dedicated shelf exam for dermatology can help standardize fourth-year rotations, leveling the playing field for students from less-prestigious medical schools and helping them demonstrate their enthusiasm for our...
The implementation of a dedicated shelf exam for dermatology can help standardize fourth-year rotations, leveling the playing field for students from less-prestigious medical schools and helping them demonstrate their enthusiasm for our...
The implementation of a...
10/07/2024
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Sadick
Videos
09/12/2024
In this interview, Dr Sadick explores cutting-edge advancements in regenerative medicine, including PRP, exosomes, and cell banking, and their potential to revolutionize dermatology. Key insights are provided on emerging technologies and...
In this interview, Dr Sadick explores cutting-edge advancements in regenerative medicine, including PRP, exosomes, and cell banking, and their potential to revolutionize dermatology. Key insights are provided on emerging technologies and...
In this interview, Dr Sadick...
09/12/2024
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
09/06/2024
By addressing specific needs at each stage, dermatologists can provide comprehensive and empathetic care, enhancing both the health and confidence of their patients.
By addressing specific needs at each stage, dermatologists can provide comprehensive and empathetic care, enhancing both the health and confidence of their patients.
By addressing specific needs at...
09/06/2024
The Dermatologist
Feature Story
09/06/2024
This article discusses natural alternatives to conventional treatments and explains how many conventional dermatology treatments can be considered natural themselves.
This article discusses natural alternatives to conventional treatments and explains how many conventional dermatology treatments can be considered natural themselves.
This article discusses natural...
09/06/2024
The Dermatologist
Feature Story
08/05/2024
Have natural language processing and large language models matured enough to support implementation of artificial intelligence-assisted scribing in the right clinical setting?
Have natural language processing and large language models matured enough to support implementation of artificial intelligence-assisted scribing in the right clinical setting?
Have natural language processing...
08/05/2024
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
08/05/2024
This case-based discussion highlights the importance of integrating clinical knowledge with the individualized patient scenario.
This case-based discussion highlights the importance of integrating clinical knowledge with the individualized patient scenario.
This case-based discussion...
08/05/2024
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Dr Adam Friedman
Podcasts
06/21/2024
Climbing the mountain to get to dermatology residency is bone breaking enough, but what about the next apex, even more specialized training such as a Dermatopathology Fellowship?
Climbing the mountain to get to dermatology residency is bone breaking enough, but what about the next apex, even more specialized training such as a Dermatopathology Fellowship?
Climbing the mountain to get to...
06/21/2024
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News

SOC
News
06/17/2024
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology...
06/17/2024
The Dermatologist
News
01/17/2023
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online,...
01/17/2023
The Dermatologist
News
03/08/2022
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic...
03/08/2022
The Dermatologist
News
02/03/2022
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain...
02/03/2022
The Dermatologist
News
04/25/2021
The importance of sun protection to prevent photoaging is well known but another factor contributing to skin aging is often overlooked.
The importance of sun protection to prevent photoaging is well known but another factor contributing to skin aging is often overlooked.
The importance of sun protection...
04/25/2021
The Dermatologist
rosacea
News
10/31/2024
A standardized set of outcomes could facilitate more effective data comparison across studies, improving research and clinical care for rosacea.
A standardized set of outcomes could facilitate more effective data comparison across studies, improving research and clinical care for rosacea.
A standardized set of outcomes...
10/31/2024
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
News
10/31/2024
Currently, treatment for HS includes both topical and systemic medications, as well as a variety of surgical interventions.
Currently, treatment for HS includes both topical and systemic medications, as well as a variety of surgical interventions.
Currently, treatment for HS...
10/31/2024
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acne
News
10/31/2024
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the...
10/31/2024
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psoriasis
News
09/25/2024
A literature review was conducted to explore recent studies focusing on diagnostic approaches and treatment options for nail psoriasis and nail lichen planus.
A literature review was conducted to explore recent studies focusing on diagnostic approaches and treatment options for nail psoriasis and nail lichen planus.
A literature review was...
09/25/2024
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psoriatic arthritis
News
09/25/2024
One of the primary diagnostic challenges is recognizing early inflammatory signs in the synovium and enthesis.
One of the primary diagnostic challenges is recognizing early inflammatory signs in the synovium and enthesis.
One of the primary diagnostic...
09/25/2024
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PsA
FDA Alerts
09/24/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved UCB’s BIMZELX (bimekizumab-bkzx), an IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved UCB’s BIMZELX (bimekizumab-bkzx), an IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
The US Food and Drug...
09/24/2024
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acne
News
09/19/2024
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in...
09/19/2024
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psoriasis
News
09/19/2024
Researchers investigated the potential causal relationship between primary biliary cirrhosis and psoriasis.
Researchers investigated the potential causal relationship between primary biliary cirrhosis and psoriasis.
Researchers investigated the...
09/19/2024
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atopic dermatitis
FDA Alerts
09/16/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s EBGLYSS (lebrikizumab-lbkz), an IL-13 inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s EBGLYSS (lebrikizumab-lbkz), an IL-13 inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children.
The US Food and Drug...
09/16/2024
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acne
News
09/11/2024
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial...
09/11/2024
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