Issue Archive
July 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 7
Editorials
LGBTQ+ Dermatological Trends Linked to US Societal Events: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Vitiligo Clinical Trials: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Demographic Reporting of Participants
Background: While the prevalence of vitiligo is similar across racial and ethnic groups, the effects of vitiligo vary by demographic group, culture, and skin color, with darker-skinned individuals fac...
Read MoreUnderrepresentation of Skin of Color in Google Images Search of Common Skin, Hair, and Nail Conditions
Examining Racial Diversity in Hyperpigmentation and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Clinical Trials in the United States
Original Articles
Image Analysis of Xerosis and Atopic Dermatitis Following Prebiotic Skincare Regimen in Ethnically Diverse Patients
Variations in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and disease course in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients with Skin of Color (SOC) compared with white counterparts have been reported. In this study...
Read MoreEffects of a Sheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen Moisturizer on Facial Photodamage Across Fitzpatrick Skin Types
Background: All skin tones need to be protected from the damaging effects of solar radiation. Although mineral sunscreens offer protection, they can have a thick, greasy feel and leave a white cast, p...
Read MoreVisual Learning Equity Initiative Enhances Preclinical Dermatologic Image Representation: A Cross-Sectional Study
Despite growing diversity in the United States population, studies show that medical education lacks representation of conditions in darker skin tones. Given that medical conditions present differentl...
Read MoreAppearance Dissatisfaction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder in the Dermatology Patient
Dermatologists routinely see patients with inflammatory skin conditions and aesthetic concerns that involve substantial psychological comorbidity. However, most dermatologists do not receive formal tr...
Read MorePhoto Visualization of Skintone Compatibility of an SPF 35 Sunscreen
Background: Visual casts and discoloration are common barriers to sunscreen use in melanin-rich populations. However, photoprotective measures are essential for individuals with all skin types, includ...
Read MoreA Prospective, Multicenter, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized Study of Diluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite to Treat Decollete Wrinkles
Background: Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) dermal filler is used for a variety of aesthetic treatments; however, the safety and effectiveness of diluted CaHA for the treatment of décollet&eacut...
Read MoreUpdates on the Molecular Basis of Photoaging in All Skin Types
Photoaging is a complex, ongoing process that clinically manifests as cutaneous rhytides, atrophy, laxity, dyspigmentation, telangiectasias, roughness, and mottled appearance of the skin. There is an ...
Read MoreRepresentation of Skin of Color in Social Media Discussions on Melasma, Keloids, and Vitiligo
Background: The prevalence of social media as a source of medical information has grown substantially in recent years, especially for skin conditions disproportionately affecting individuals with skin...
Read MoreEfficacy, Safety, Satisfaction, Adherence to Treatment With Nano-Formulated Cysteamine Tranexamic Acid Cream to Treat Melasma
Background: Melasma is a chronic pigmentary disorder. In this study, an innovative cream combining cysteamine and tranexamic acid (TXA) was assessed. Objective: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and ...
Read MoreAssessing the Impact of Visual and Audio Media on Sunscreen Use Among People of Color: Pre- and Post-Survey
Background: Poor melanoma outcomes in people of color (POC) are attributed to a variety of factors, including healthcare literacy, socioeconomic status, and healthcare access barriers. Methods:...
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Features
Spotlighting Emerging Therapies for Benign Familial Pemphigus
Sunscreen Use for Photoprotection in Skin of Color: A Literature Review
Background: To understand the prevalence and types of publications addressing darker skin types within the existing evidence base for sunscreen use. Evidence Review: PubMed was searched from 19...
Read MoreDermTok: Who's Talking Sun? A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Sun Protection Content on TikTok
Despite the widespread interest in dermatology on TikTok, studies have shown most related videos are not produced by board-certified dermatologists (BCDs) or other health professionals. To see if this...
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Case Reports
Inverse Eruptive Syringoma in a Skin of Color Patient
Syringomas are benign neoplasms derived from eccrine sweat glands. Eruptive syringomas are a subtype of syringomas and are typically located on the chest, neck, and abdomen during puberty or childhood...
Read MoreHyperpigmented Macules and Patches on the Face: Exogenous Ochronosis or Lichen Planus Pigmentosus?
We present a case of a patient with a 10-year history of blue-black macules and patches on the face and an associated history of skin-lightening cream usage. The skin lightening cream contained hydroq...
Read MoreMycosis Fungoides Palmaris et Plantaris Mimicking "Dyshidrotic Eczema": A Case Report
Mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris (MFPP) is a rare variant of mycosis fungoides (MF), a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. MFPP primarily affects the palms and soles of the feet and is often mis...
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