INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is a multifactorial depigmentation disorder characterized by the destruction of melanocytes, resulting in loss of pigmentation of the skin.1 An autoimmune process plays an important role in the disease…
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INTRODUCTIONNewborn and infant skin is still developing, as indicated by elevated trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), skin surface pH, and desquamation.1-8 The skin of newborns and infants, with its distinct anatomical…
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INTRODUCTIONEfforts to reduce the burden of skin cancer globally have focused on prevention and early diagnosis. Knowing an individual's skin color and their sensitivity to sun exposure helps with predicting…
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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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