INTRODUCTIONIndividuals with skin of color (SOC) are less likely to use sunscreen and other sun-protective measures due to misinformation and common misconceptions regarding the benefits of sunscreen.1 In addition to…
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INTRODUCTIONHzidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disproportionately affects women of childbearing age.1 In a survey of female HS patients of reproductive age, 83% reported not receiving counseling from their physician on how HS…
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To the Editor: Psoriasis treatments have been shown to vary by race, but racial differences in initial psoriasis treatment has not been adequately studied.1,2 Our objectives were to compare the…
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INTRODUCTIONAlthough hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) often requires multidisciplinary care, dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and management of this condition. As HS is associated with low socioeconomic status, individuals may face barriers…
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CASE REPORTAn African American male in his 80s with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, prostate cancer, chronic kidney disease, and…
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CASEAn 82-year-old African American male (Fitzpatrick Type V) presented with a tender, bleeding exophytic growth on the right lateral foot enlarging over the preceding three months. Examination showed a 0.9…
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Dear Editor: Telemedicine has increasingly gained more attention and use since the onset of the pandemic as quality healthcare can be delivered at a distance, reach underserved populations, decrease the…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia is one of the most common dermatologic conditions affecting Black patients, with a significantly negative impact on quality of life.1,2 Timely and accurate diagnosis is therefore critical in order…
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INTRODUCTIONPatients with skin of color (SOC) are at risk for skin cancers and photoaging and have a unique predisposition to pigmentary disorders that are exacerbated by ultraviolet light exposure. Sun…
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INTRODUCTIONAs with much of dermatology, most research on wound healing has been based on afflictions in light skin, resulting in a dearth of evidence-based protocols on the management of wound…
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In this supplement: Clascoterone Cream 1%: Mechanism of Action, Efficacy, and Safety of a Novel, First-in-Class Topical Antiandrogen Therapy for Acne Acne is a prevalent chronic inflammatory disease that causes…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is a prevalent chronic inflammatory disease that causes both severe psychiatric effects and physical scarring of the skin.1-4 The 4 pathogenetic pathways that contribute to this condition are increased…
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