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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color: Trichoscopic Analysis in Black/African American Patients. Image is from the Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas of a patient with darker skin tone who has black hair and alopecia areata.

Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color: Trichoscopic Analysis in Black/African American Patients

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A Closer Look at Alopecia Areata in Black Patients: Are We Missing Key Diagnostic Clues? Alopecia areata (AA) is more prevalent in patients with skin of color —but how well…

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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color: Trichoscopic Analysis in Black/African American Patients. Image is from the Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas of a patient with darker skin tone who has black hair and alopecia areata.

Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color: Trichoscopic Analysis in Black/African American Patients

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A Closer Look at Alopecia Areata in Black Patients: Are We Missing Key Diagnostic Clues? Alopecia areata (AA) is more prevalent in patients with skin of color —but how well…

The Impact of Hyperpigmentation on the Lives of Patients

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Hyperpigmentation Patients Report Low Satisfaction and Limited Awareness of Treatment Options A new cross-sectional survey reveals that hyperpigmentation, especially among patients with deeper skin tones, continues to be a significantly…

JDD July Highlights and Editor Picks

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Curated by the JDD Editors Missed any of our July highlights? As the official partner of the Skin of Color Update , July is our “Bridging the Gap in Dermatology”…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Utilization of a Heatmapping Python Program to Visualize Improvements of Skin Hydration After Use of a Moisturizing Lotion or Cream

Utilization of a Heatmapping Python Program to Visualize Improvements of Skin Hydration After Use of a Moisturizing Lotion or Cream

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Lotion or Cream? A Fresh Look at Moisturizer Efficacy in Dry Skin Dry skin is more than just a nuisance, it’s a clinical challenge that affects comfort, barrier function, and,…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Pincer Nail Deformity in an African American Patient Corrected by Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser

Pincer Nail Deformity in an African American Patient Corrected by Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser

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Catch Up on July’s Latest Case Report on Pincer Nail Relief Pincer nail deformity isn’t just unsightly, it’s painful, persistent, and notoriously difficult to treat. While braces and surgery are…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About world vitiligo day. The image is from The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas of a patient with skin of color who has vitiligo on the scalp, face, and forehead. The patient has darker skin tone.

World Vitiligo Day

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June 25 marks World Vitiligo Day, a global recognition of a condition that affects approximately 0.5-2% of the population worldwide. Though non-life-threatening, vitiligo carries a profound psychosocial burden, disproportionately affecting…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Top Chief Complaints and Diagnoses for Outpatient Dermatology Patients of Color

Top Chief Complaints and Diagnoses for Outpatient Dermatology Patients of Color

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Did you miss it? By 2044, people with skin of color (SOC) will make up the majority of the U.S. population—but dermatology still lags behind in addressing their unique needs.…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Visual Assessment Tools and Therapeutic Implications for Acanthosis Nigricans. Image is from the Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas that features acanthosis nigricans on a patient with darker skin tone.

Visual Assessment Tools and Therapeutic Implications for Acanthosis Nigricans

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Featured Article Acanthosis nigricans disproportionately affects individuals with darker skin tones, yet no FDA-approved treatment currently exists. As the demand for effective therapies grows, the dermatology community faces a critical challenge:…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Co-occurring Melanoma in an Active Area of Vitiligo in Skin of Color. Image from The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas which features side by side images of patients, even with skin of color, with vitiligo.

Co-occurring Melanoma in an Active Area of Vitiligo in Skin of Color

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Featured Article Could vitiligo lower melanoma risk—or might it mask it? The intricate relationship between these conditions takes a surprising turn in this compelling case of melanoma on a non-sun-exposed site…

JDD in the News: Benefits of Long-Term Ixekizumab in Psoriasis; Secukinumab in Psoriasis Patients with Skin of Color

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by Allison Sit Healio wrote about two JDD studies on psoriasis treatments including one on the benefits of long-term ixekizumab. The study, “Benefits Over Five Years of Ixekizumab Treatment in…