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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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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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SOC
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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
Heberton
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This interview focuses on the most common EGFR inhibitor–associated skin adverse events, when they typically emerge, and practical strategies to reduce severity—including skincare routines, photoprotection, and prophylactic approaches.
This interview focuses on the most common EGFR inhibitor–associated skin adverse events, when they typically emerge, and practical strategies to reduce severity—including skincare routines, photoprotection, and prophylactic approaches.
This interview focuses on the...
04/01/2026
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Amy paller
Videos
04/01/2026
Amy S. Paller, MD, MS; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how...
04/01/2026
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc, and Colby Evans, MD
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how dermatologists can accurately interpret autoimmune serologies, with a focus on ANA testing, clinical context, and avoiding unnecessary labs.
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how dermatologists can accurately interpret autoimmune serologies, with a focus on ANA testing, clinical context, and avoiding unnecessary labs.
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how...
04/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Melissa Mauskar, MD
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Melissa Mauskar discusses common diagnostic pitfalls in vulvar dermatoses, including overlapping conditions and misdiagnosis of lichen sclerosus versus genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Dr Melissa Mauskar discusses common diagnostic pitfalls in vulvar dermatoses, including overlapping conditions and misdiagnosis of lichen sclerosus versus genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Dr Melissa Mauskar discusses...
04/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Guttman
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Emma Guttman explains how chronic hand eczema is now understood as a heterogeneous disease driven by different immune pathways depending on underlying causes.
Dr Emma Guttman explains how chronic hand eczema is now understood as a heterogeneous disease driven by different immune pathways depending on underlying causes.
Dr Emma Guttman explains how...
04/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Elman
Videos
04/01/2026
Scott Andrew Elman, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Are dermatologists overtesting patients on biologics and new oral therapies? Dr Scott Elman explains how mechanism-based screening can reduce unnecessary testing while maintaining patient safety.
Are dermatologists overtesting patients on biologics and new oral therapies? Dr Scott Elman explains how mechanism-based screening can reduce unnecessary testing while maintaining patient safety.
Are dermatologists overtesting...
04/01/2026
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brad glick
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Brad Glick discusses persistent unmet needs in psoriasis care, including undertreatment, low systemic therapy adoption, and challenges in high-impact disease areas.
Dr Brad Glick discusses persistent unmet needs in psoriasis care, including undertreatment, low systemic therapy adoption, and challenges in high-impact disease areas.
Dr Brad Glick discusses...
04/01/2026
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Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Jack O’Brien discusses how dermatologists can reduce diagnostic delays in hidradenitis suppurativa by recognizing early clinical signs such as recurrent abscesses in intertriginous areas and associated acne.
Dr Jack O’Brien discusses how dermatologists can reduce diagnostic delays in hidradenitis suppurativa by recognizing early clinical signs such as recurrent abscesses in intertriginous areas and associated acne.
Dr Jack O’Brien discusses how...
04/01/2026
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Asempa
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This interview examines the limitations of commonly used dermatology outcome measures in patients with skin of color and other underrepresented populations.
This interview examines the limitations of commonly used dermatology outcome measures in patients with skin of color and other underrepresented populations.
This interview examines the...
04/01/2026
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Orgill
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Dennis Orgill discusses when dermatologists should involve plastic surgeons after Mohs surgery, particularly for complex defects in high-visibility areas such as the nose, eyes, and mouth.
Dr Dennis Orgill discusses when dermatologists should involve plastic surgeons after Mohs surgery, particularly for complex defects in high-visibility areas such as the nose, eyes, and mouth.
Dr Dennis Orgill discusses when...
04/01/2026
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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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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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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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atopic dermatitis
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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psoriasis
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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Atopic dermatitis
FDA Alerts
10/06/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA...
10/06/2025
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