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Apr 07
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CSU in Patients With Skin of Color: SOCU Video Interview

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chronic spontaneous urticaria in skin of color

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is deceptively intermittent — and that can mean missed or delayed diagnoses, especially in patients with darker skin where subtle changes are harder to spot.

In a Next Steps in Derm interview at Skin of Color Update, Dr. Mona Shahriari (Yale) calls CSU “the rash that ghosts you” and shares practical tips for recognizing CSU in patients with skin of color.

Watch and learn:

  • How CSU can present differently on darker skin and what to look for
  • What’s new in the CSU toolbox — diagnostic approaches and emerging management strategies
  • Clear, pragmatic recommendations for antihistamine use and when to escalate care

This is essential for those who want to reduce diagnostic delays and improve outcomes in diverse patient populations. Tune in to hear Dr. Shahriari’s insights and actionable takeaways.

Mar 26
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Traction Alopecia in Children: SOCU Video Interview

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traction alopecia

Traction alopecia is a common subtype of alopecia in children and one that requires culturally sensitive care, according to Brandi Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview from Skin of Color Update, Dr. Kenner-Bell says clinicians should first understand a child’s haircare practices and cultural styling preferences before offering recommendations.

In the video, Dr. Kenner-Bell shares ways for dermatology clinicians to work collaboratively with children and their parents to protect hair health while respecting cultural practices. She shares tips she’s learned in her own practice at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, including questions to ask at a traction alopecia office visit.

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