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Nada Elbuluk
Podcasts
01/22/2025
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the...
01/22/2025
The Dermatologist
SOC
News
06/17/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Jessica Garlewicz
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
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
Lauren Mateja
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
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

Expert Insights

Nada Elbuluk
Podcasts
01/22/2025
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the...
01/22/2025
The Dermatologist
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
Lauren Mateja
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
Lauren Mateja
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
The Dermatologist
Seeing the Spectrum: Including and Embracing Skin of Color Education in Everyday Dermatologic Practice
Cover Story
08/13/2020
Taylor Jamerson
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
The Dermatologist
Developing a Care Program for Neglected Patient Groups: Oculocutaneous Albinism
Feature Story
06/11/2020
Ellen Anshelevich, BA; Victoria Williams, MD
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
Patrick Burnett
Videos
03/13/2025
Patrick Burnett, MD, PhD, FAAD
Dr Patrick Burnett discusses the significance of roflumilast cream, a non-steroidal treatment, its rapid itch relief within 24 hours, and its role in long-term disease management.
Dr Patrick Burnett discusses the significance of roflumilast cream, a non-steroidal treatment, its rapid itch relief within 24 hours, and its role in long-term disease management.
Dr Patrick Burnett discusses the...
03/13/2025
The Dermatologist
Fabrizio Galimberti, MD
Videos
03/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare but life-threatening condition that requires early recognition and prompt intervention.
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare but life-threatening condition that requires early recognition and prompt intervention.
Generalized pustular psoriasis...
03/13/2025
The Dermatologist
Abigail H. Waldman, MD, FAAD
Videos
03/06/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Learn how dermatologists can optimize patient outcomes while integrating emerging data into daily practice.
Learn how dermatologists can optimize patient outcomes while integrating emerging data into daily practice.
Learn how dermatologists can...
03/06/2025
The Dermatologist
Dr Grant-Kels
Videos
03/06/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Learn practical approaches for improving diagnosis, leveraging dermoscopy, and enhancing patient education in high-risk groups.
Learn practical approaches for improving diagnosis, leveraging dermoscopy, and enhancing patient education in high-risk groups.
Learn practical approaches for...
03/06/2025
The Dermatologist
Adewole Shomari Adamson, MD, MPP, FAAD
Videos
03/06/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Gain practical insights on improving diagnostic accuracy, minimizing unnecessary interventions, and refining patient-centered strategies for melanoma screening in daily practice.
Gain practical insights on improving diagnostic accuracy, minimizing unnecessary interventions, and refining patient-centered strategies for melanoma screening in daily practice.
Gain practical insights on...
03/06/2025
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
03/06/2025
Iain Noel Encarnacion, MS; Noelle Desir, BA; Susan Taylor, MD
A multidisciplinary approach to care is needed to address the physical and psychological dimensions of this disease.
A multidisciplinary approach to care is needed to address the physical and psychological dimensions of this disease.
A multidisciplinary approach to...
03/06/2025
The Dermatologist
Melissa Mauskar, MD
Videos
02/17/2025
Melissa Mauskar, MD
In this video, Dr Mauskar delves into the impact of hormonal changes on women’s skin and hair health, particularly during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, highlighting common dermatological concerns such as dryness, vulvar...
In this video, Dr Mauskar delves into the impact of hormonal changes on women’s skin and hair health, particularly during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, highlighting common dermatological concerns such as dryness, vulvar...
In this video, Dr Mauskar delves...
02/17/2025
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
02/03/2025
Ross Lane Pearlman, MD
Although novel artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic applications are readily available to the public, how much can clinicians trust these tools?
Although novel artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic applications are readily available to the public, how much can clinicians trust these tools?
Although novel artificial...
02/03/2025
The Dermatologist

News

SOC
News
06/17/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Jessica Garlewicz
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
psoriatic arthritis
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new overview of systematic reviews consolidates existing data on the global prevalence, incidence, and psychological comorbidities associated with psoriatic arthritis.
A new overview of systematic reviews consolidates existing data on the global prevalence, incidence, and psychological comorbidities associated with psoriatic arthritis.
A new overview of systematic...
04/01/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The dermatology experts effort aims to reduce diagnostic delays and improve comparability in global research on generalized pustular psoriasis, which has previously lacked universally accepted clinical parameters.
The dermatology experts effort aims to reduce diagnostic delays and improve comparability in global research on generalized pustular psoriasis, which has previously lacked universally accepted clinical parameters.
The dermatology experts effort...
04/01/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
03/20/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Psoriasis has traditionally been viewed as a chronic inflammatory disease confined to the skin. However, growing evidence from dermatologic, rheumatologic, and cardiologic research supports its classification as a systemic disease.
Psoriasis has traditionally been viewed as a chronic inflammatory disease confined to the skin. However, growing evidence from dermatologic, rheumatologic, and cardiologic research supports its classification as a systemic disease.
Psoriasis has traditionally been...
03/20/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
03/19/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study followed 384 patients with psoriasis for an average of 33 months, with 311 (80.9%) classified as having subclinical psoriatic arthritis.
The study followed 384 patients with psoriasis for an average of 33 months, with 311 (80.9%) classified as having subclinical psoriatic arthritis.
The study followed 384 patients...
03/19/2025
The Dermatologist
News
03/10/2025
A retrospective observational study suggests that the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis may vary depending on the class of biologic therapy used.
A retrospective observational study suggests that the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis may vary depending on the class of biologic therapy used.
A retrospective observational...
03/10/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriatic arthritis
News
03/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A large observational study evaluated the relationship between metabolic syndrome and radiographic features in psoriatic arthritis.
A large observational study evaluated the relationship between metabolic syndrome and radiographic features in psoriatic arthritis.
A large observational study...
03/04/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
03/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Is there a significant increase in malignancy risk associated with biologic therapies for psoriasis?
Is there a significant increase in malignancy risk associated with biologic therapies for psoriasis?
Is there a significant increase...
03/04/2025
The Dermatologist
Atopic dermatitis
News
02/18/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
New monoclonal antibody offers targeted relief for patients with persistent itch and skin lesions
New monoclonal antibody offers targeted relief for patients with persistent itch and skin lesions
New monoclonal antibody offers...
02/18/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
02/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Are hyperglycemia and alcohol consumption independent risk factors for psoriasis flares in patients with severe disease?
Are hyperglycemia and alcohol consumption independent risk factors for psoriasis flares in patients with severe disease?
Are hyperglycemia and alcohol...
02/13/2025
The Dermatologist
plaque psoriasis
News
02/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis may vary depending on the class of biologic therapy used.
The risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis may vary depending on the class of biologic therapy used.
The risk of developing psoriatic...
02/13/2025
The Dermatologist