Skin of Color
Skin of Color
How to Obtain a Dermatology Residency: A Guide Targeted to Underrepresented in Medicine Medical Students
Efforts to increase diversity have been put forth by the Skin of Color Society to assist underrepresented in medicine students during their...
Skin of Color
Hair Care Products Used by Women of African Descent: Review of Ingredients
Consumers of African descent use an array of hair-grooming products that promote moisture and minimize breakage because their hair is prone to...
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Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) was developed to assess the propensity of the skin to burn during phototherapy, but it also is commonly used by...
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Atopic Dermatitis in Adolescents With Skin of Color
It is important for dermatologists to consider various issues associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) in adolescents with skin of color, who are at...
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Establishing the Diagnosis of Rosacea in Skin of Color Patients
Delayed and misdiagnosed rosacea in skin of color patients has led to increased morbidity in this population. Recognition of these rosacea...
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Dermoscopic Patterns of Acral Melanocytic Lesions in Skin of Color
Acral lentiginous melanoma is a rare but aggressive melanoma subtype that disproportionately affects skin of color populations. Dermatologists...
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Managing Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Pediatric Patients With Skin of Color
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation can impact quality of life in pediatric patients with skin of color. The strategies presented here can help...
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Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Cutaneous Associations in Women With Skin of Color
Recognition of the associated conditions and clinical variants of frontal fibrosing alopecia in women of color is important to expand our...
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Surgical Procedures for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can have a considerable social and psychosocial impact in patients with...
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Melanoma in US Hispanics: Recommended Strategies to Reduce Disparities in Outcomes
Cutaneous melanoma is the most fatal form of skin cancer and presents a considerable public health concern in the United States. Although the age-...
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No Sulfates, No Parabens, and the “No-Poo” Method: A New Patient Perspective on Common Shampoo Ingredients
The ingredients in shampoos and other cosmetic products have become scrutinized by the general public and the Internet has contributed to...