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Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Children With Skin of Color – SOCU 2024

By Medical Dermatology

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A keen eye is required when dermatology clinicians treat inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color. Pediatric dermatologist Brandi Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, spoke with Next Steps in Derm at Skin of Color Update 2024 about what to look for when diagnosing inflammatory skin conditions in patients with darker skin tones, and what’s important to know when treating children.

Watch as Dr. Kenner-Bell shares the importance of knowing what treatments have FDA approval for use in children and which do not. Plus find out how pigmentary concerns should impact your course of treatment.

Register for Skin of Color Update for more pearls in treating inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.

JDD Buzz: Diversity in Melasma Clinical Trials

By SOC Manuscripts

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A recent Journal of Drugs in Dermatology study looked at the diversity of patients enrolled in melasma clinical trials to determine if there are any disparities in representation.

Read this interview with author Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, associate professor of dermatology and director of the Center for Photomedicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Learn Dr. Jagdeo’s key takeaways from the study and hear his advice for researchers in increasing representation in a study population.

Register for Skin of Color Update 2025 and learn the latest in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of melasma.

Practical Dermatology: SOCU 2024 Coverage on Minimizing Complications

By Media Coverage

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Practical Dermatology posted an interview with Skin of Color Update Conference Co-Chair Eliot F. Battle, MD, who shares the motivation behind the conference’s launch 17 years ago. He outlines the reasons why dermatology clinicians should pursue education and training on the treatment of patients with skin of color, and how technological advances are providing new opportunities for high-quality care in this patient population.

Dr. Battle frequently addresses Skin of Color Update attendees on using laser and energy-based devices in patients with skin of color. Hear his quick tips on minimizing and treating complications, and learn how to grow your skills – and your practice – in treating patients with skin of color using devices.

Register now for Skin of Color Update 2025 and increase your knowledge of how to provide safe and effective dermatologic care for patients with skin of color.

Drug Approvals in Medical Dermatology at SOCU with Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

By Medical Dermatology, Sessions

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In the last few years, the FDA has granted approval to several dermatologic therapies that impact patients with skin of color. At Skin of Color Update 2024, Conference Co-Chair Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, spoke with Next Steps in Derm about some of the recently approved topical, biological, and oral therapies.

Watch and learn how these newly approved treatments address conditions that disproportionately affect and burden patients with skin of color. Wonder what’s coming? Dr. Alexis shares his take on what’s ahead in the drug pipeline.

Register for Skin of Color Update 2025 for more updates in medical therapies for patients with skin of color.