Wound Healing: From Basic Science to Clinical Practice and Beyond Cutaneous wounds disrupt the protective barrier of the skin, exposing tissues to bacterial invasion and loss of vital fluids.1 In…

Resveratrol-Containing Gel for AcneA recent pilot study showed the positive therapeutic effects of resveratrol, a natural phytoalexin produced by grapes and other plants, on acneic skin. In this single-blind study,…

I am honored to serve as Guest Editor for the Skin of Color Special Topic issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), especially since this coincides with the…

The Nova Southeastern University, Health Professions Division, College of Osteopathic Medicine in conjunction with Broward General Medical Center (NSU-COM/BGMC) Dermatology Residency Training Program is an Osteopathic program which was founded…

INTRODUCTION Keloids are a type of scar that appears firm, rubbery and nodular over an area of previous surgery, trauma, burn, acne or skin abrasion. Typically manifesting on locations where…

INTRODUCTION The evolving demographic landscape of the United States necessitates that dermatologists become knowledgeable of the various nuances implicit in pigmented skins when choosing a dermatologic medication. Topical retinoids have…

INTRODUCTION As the skin of color population steadily increases, the cosmetic industry is evolving in response to these changing demographics as evidenced by a multitude of skin of color targeted…

INTRODUCTION Progressive macular hypomelanosis (PMH) is a common but under-recognized disorder characterized by multiple non-scaly, nummular hypopigmented macules and patches distributed symmetrically on the trunk and proximal extremities of young…

INTRODUCTION Vitiligo vulgaris affects 0.4-1 percent of the world population. 1 Pockets of areas of high incidence (as high as 8%) have been reported in India.2 While vitiligo vulgaris affects…

INTRODUCTION Scalp hyperkeratosis, with or without alopecia, is a common clinical finding seen in pediatric dermatology practices, especially those with children of color. In such cases, fungal cultures are routinely…

INTRODUCTION Melasma is an acquired skin condition characterized by irregular brown or hyperpigmented patches typically located on the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and upper lip.1 It is more commonly seen…