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04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
TRACE study data show consistent improvements in disease severity and quality of life over 12 months in an underrepresented population.
TRACE study data show consistent improvements in disease severity and quality of life over 12 months in an underrepresented population.
TRACE study data show consistent...
04/01/2026
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News
03/31/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Single-center cohort highlights differences in timing and extent of vitiligo based on cancer type and treatment regimen.
Single-center cohort highlights differences in timing and extent of vitiligo based on cancer type and treatment regimen.
Single-center cohort highlights...
03/31/2026
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News
03/30/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Propensity-matched data show higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome in adults with vitiligo.
Propensity-matched data show higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome in adults with vitiligo.
Propensity-matched data show...
03/30/2026
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Asempa
Clinical Insights
03/02/2026
Hermon Feron, BA; Victoria Garfinkel, BSA
In a recent panel discussion, Dr Asempa and Dr Alexis emphasized that without inclusive trial design and culturally responsive terminology, we risk biased severity assessments and inequitable treatment decisions.
In a recent panel discussion, Dr Asempa and Dr Alexis emphasized that without inclusive trial design and culturally responsive terminology, we risk biased severity assessments and inequitable treatment decisions.
In a recent panel discussion, Dr...
03/02/2026
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Nada Elbuluk
Podcasts
01/22/2025
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the...
01/22/2025
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News
06/17/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology...
06/17/2024
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News
01/17/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online,...
01/17/2023
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News
03/08/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic...
03/08/2022
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News
02/03/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain...
02/03/2022
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Janiene Luke, MD
Videos
01/28/2022
Janiene Luke, MD
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society...
01/28/2022
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Videos
01/17/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses...
01/17/2022
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Expert Insights

Nada Elbuluk
Podcasts
01/22/2025
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr Nada Elbuluk highlights the...
01/22/2025
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Janiene Luke, MD
Videos
01/28/2022
Janiene Luke, MD
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society Media Day, Janiene Luke, MD, held a presentation on pigmentary disorders alongside her colleague Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
During Skin of Color Society...
01/28/2022
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Videos
01/17/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses...
01/17/2022
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Videos
01/14/2022
David Rosmarin, MD
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights the notable results and differences between the phase 2 and phase 3 trials studying ruxolitinib cream for repigmenting vitiligo.
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights the notable results and differences between the phase 2 and phase 3 trials studying ruxolitinib cream for repigmenting vitiligo.
David Rosmarin, MD, highlights...
01/14/2022
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Videos
01/09/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath,...
01/09/2022
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Feature Story
07/16/2021
Lauren Mateja
Dermatologic disease in darker skin types can have a profound effect on quality of life. Increased education can help mitigate these effects by recognizing...
Dermatologic disease in darker skin types can have a profound effect on quality of life. Increased education can help mitigate these effects by recognizing...
Dermatologic disease in darker...
07/16/2021
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Q&As
04/25/2021
During the What’s New in Skin of Color session at AAD VMX 2021, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD discussed the skin bleaching epidemic, a growing issue seen in patients of color.
During the What’s New in Skin of Color session at AAD VMX 2021, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD discussed the skin bleaching epidemic, a growing issue seen in patients of color.
During the What’s New in Skin of...
04/25/2021
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Feature Story
11/16/2020
Lauren Mateja
The dearth of clinical images of the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 in higher Fitzpatrick skin types represents a larger problem: how can dermatology diagnose diseases in darker skin if clinicians do not know...
The dearth of clinical images of the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 in higher Fitzpatrick skin types represents a larger problem: how can dermatology diagnose diseases in darker skin if clinicians do not know...
The...
11/16/2020
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Cover Story
08/13/2020
Taylor Jamerson
Recent anti-racism movements have accentuated the longstanding need for increased training on darker skin types. The Skin of Color Society and its members are making strides in helping all dermatologists improve their knowledge.
Recent anti-racism movements have accentuated the longstanding need for increased training on darker skin types. The Skin of Color Society and its members are making strides in helping all dermatologists improve their knowledge.
Recent anti-racism movements...
08/13/2020
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Feature Story
06/11/2020
Ellen Anshelevich, BA; Victoria Williams, MD
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a rare genetic disorder that all physicians learn about in medical school, but it may never again cross your mind as a practicing dermatologist in the United States. However, in...
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a rare genetic disorder that all physicians learn about in medical school, but it may never again cross your mind as a practicing dermatologist in the United States. However, in...
...
06/11/2020
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Part 5 panel
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
The roundtable discussion concludes with a review of the safety profile of adjuvant cemiplimab and best practices for monitoring and managing adverse events in patients with high-risk CSCC, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary follow-up,...
The roundtable discussion concludes with a review of the safety profile of adjuvant cemiplimab and best practices for monitoring and managing adverse events in patients with high-risk CSCC, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary follow-up,...
The roundtable discussion...
06/24/2026
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Video 2 Drs Strasswimmer and Wong
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
The case-based discussion continues with an exploration of how high-risk features inform treatment decisions in clinical practice. The multidisciplinary panel discusses real-world application of C-POST eligibility criteria and the importance...
The case-based discussion continues with an exploration of how high-risk features inform treatment decisions in clinical practice. The multidisciplinary panel discusses real-world application of C-POST eligibility criteria and the importance...
The case-based discussion...
06/24/2026
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Part 3 panel
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
In this video, the panel highlights the importance of early multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of high-risk CSCC. The experts discuss evolving referral patterns, the role of the tumor board, and the importance of coordinated...
In this video, the panel highlights the importance of early multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of high-risk CSCC. The experts discuss evolving referral patterns, the role of the tumor board, and the importance of coordinated...
In this video, the panel...
06/24/2026
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Part 2 Patel and Barker
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
The discussion turns to the role of adjuvant therapy for patients with high-risk CSCC, highlighting key findings from the C-POST trial. Through case-based discussion, the panel explores patient selection, treatment sequencing, and practical...
The discussion turns to the role of adjuvant therapy for patients with high-risk CSCC, highlighting key findings from the C-POST trial. Through case-based discussion, the panel explores patient selection, treatment sequencing, and practical...
The discussion turns to the role...
06/24/2026
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Drs Patel, Barker, Strasswimmer, and Wong
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
In this video, the multidisciplinary panel reviews the clinical, pathologic, and patient-related features that define high-risk CSCC, including tumor characteristics, nodal involvement, perineural invasion, and immunocompromised status. The...
In this video, the multidisciplinary panel reviews the clinical, pathologic, and patient-related features that define high-risk CSCC, including tumor characteristics, nodal involvement, perineural invasion, and immunocompromised status. The...
In this video, the...
06/24/2026
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Elliott Campbell
Videos
06/10/2026
Elliott Campbell, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the evolving treatment landscape for advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).
Explore the evolving treatment landscape for advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).
Explore the evolving treatment...
06/10/2026
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Cover Story
06/08/2026
Scott Andrew Elman, MD, FAAD
Dermatologists who build vaccination review, mechanism-specific monitoring, and shared decisionmaking into their standard biologic workflow will be better positioned to give their patients safer and more efficient care.
Dermatologists who build vaccination review, mechanism-specific monitoring, and shared decisionmaking into their standard biologic workflow will be better positioned to give their patients safer and more efficient care.
Dermatologists who build...
06/08/2026
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green
Videos
06/04/2026
Lawrence J. Green, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Lawrence Green discusses how androgens and DHT contribute to acne pathogenesis through sebum production, inflammation, and abnormal keratinization.
Dr Lawrence Green discusses how androgens and DHT contribute to acne pathogenesis through sebum production, inflammation, and abnormal keratinization.
Dr Lawrence Green discusses how...
06/04/2026
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Minokadeh
Videos
06/04/2026
Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Ardalan Minokadeh discusses how injectable treatments should be tailored to male facial anatomy, including differences in muscle mass, brow shape, jaw structure, and midface contours.
Dr Ardalan Minokadeh discusses how injectable treatments should be tailored to male facial anatomy, including differences in muscle mass, brow shape, jaw structure, and midface contours.
Dr Ardalan Minokadeh discusses...
06/04/2026
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Ablon
Videos
06/04/2026
Glynis Ablon; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Glynis Ablon discusses how dermatology practices can build a clinically driven skincare retail strategy grounded in evidence-based care rather than marketing trends.
Dr Glynis Ablon discusses how dermatology practices can build a clinically driven skincare retail strategy grounded in evidence-based care rather than marketing trends.
Dr Glynis Ablon discusses how...
06/04/2026
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News
06/17/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology research and clinical practices have overlooked critical aspects of care for individuals with skin of color.
Historically, dermatology...
06/17/2024
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News
01/17/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online, population-based survey made up of a nationally representative sample of individuals.
Researchers conducted an online,...
01/17/2023
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News
03/08/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic discomfort, particularly in bilateral lesions and a fear of breast cancer.
Patients were seen for aesthetic...
03/08/2022
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News
02/03/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain evidence of the reliability and validity of the SHI compared to the physician global assessment score.
Researchers aimed to gain...
02/03/2022
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News
04/25/2021
The importance of sun protection to prevent photoaging is well known but another factor contributing to skin aging is often overlooked.
The importance of sun protection to prevent photoaging is well known but another factor contributing to skin aging is often overlooked.
The importance of sun protection...
04/25/2021
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FDA Alert
FDA Alerts
06/10/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The FDA approved an every-8-week maintenance dosing regimen for Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz), providing a new administration option for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic...
The FDA approved an every-8-week maintenance dosing regimen for Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz), providing a new administration option for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic...
The FDA approved an every-8-week...
06/10/2026
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psoriasis0
News
03/19/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Lysine crotonylation, a post-translational modification previously studied in oncology, may play a role in psoriasis pathogenesis, according to a translational study comparing protein modification profiles in lesional and non-lesional skin.
Lysine crotonylation, a post-translational modification previously studied in oncology, may play a role in psoriasis pathogenesis, according to a translational study comparing protein modification profiles in lesional and non-lesional skin.
Lysine crotonylation, a...
03/19/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/18/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
The US Food and Drug...
03/18/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/17/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Cosentyx for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Cosentyx for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
The US Food and Drug...
03/17/2026
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AD
News
03/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Socioeconomic status appears to influence pediatric atopic dermatitis, but the direction and strength of the association remain unclear.
Socioeconomic status appears to influence pediatric atopic dermatitis, but the direction and strength of the association remain unclear.
Socioeconomic status appears to...
03/11/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/10/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
On March 6, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
On March 6, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
On March 6, 2026, the US Food...
03/10/2026
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News
03/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Biologic therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis was associated with marked improvements in psychological distress and quality of life in a real-world clinical setting.
Biologic therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis was associated with marked improvements in psychological distress and quality of life in a real-world clinical setting.
Biologic therapy for...
03/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
News
01/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review...
01/06/2026
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