Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Contributing Writer https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

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Acne

Acne in Skin of Color–Treatment Considerations

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

November 19, 2021

We speak with Angela J. Lamb, MD, and Janiene Luke, MD, FAAD to learn more about the unique features of acne in patients with skin of color and how it is best treated.

Psoriasis

Narrowing the Gap Between Diagnosis of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

October 15, 2021

The causes for, and ways to improve, the diagnostic delays in patients with psoriasis who progress to psoriatic arthritis are discussed.

African American black patient dermoscope melanoma

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer and Multi-Ethnic Dermatology: Q&A with Dr Margareth Pierre-Louis

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 16, 2021

Margareth Pierre-Louis, MD, MBA, FAAD discusses issues pertaining to skin cancer in people with skin of color as well as recommendations for the provision of multi-ethnic dermatology care.

Skin Injury

Epidermolysis Bullosa: Treatment Challenges and Emerging Developments

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 14, 2021

Even though it is often thought of as a skin condition, many forms of epidermolysis bullosa are truly multisystem disorders, which makes coordinating the care complex.

Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis in Black Patients: Societal and Biologic Causes

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 2, 2021

Clinician competence in treating patients of various racial and ethnic backgrounds and the critical need for greater inclusion of diverse populations in trials investigating the pathophysiology and treatment of AD are underscored.

Skin Cancer

UV Exposure and Melanoma Risk in Patients With Skin of Color

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

January 29, 2021

The pressing need to clarify risk factors and effective interventions for skin of color populations is underscored.

African American black woman female patient with White doctor

General Dermatology

Expert Roundtable: Racial Disparities in Dermatology Care

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

November 5, 2020

A roundtable discussion by experts in issues facing patients with skin of color reveals interesting insights.

Skin Injury

3-D Skin Bioprinting: The Future for Wound Healing?

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 15, 2020

Bioprinting for burns and other severe wounds could significantly accelerate wound closure and healing, reduce the risk for infection and minimize scarring.

Dermatitis

Addressing Skin Pain in Atopic Dermatitis

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 11, 2020

The burden of pain as a component of atopic dermatitis treatment should be assessed and managed in a thorough manner.

A doctor filling out a prescription form

General Dermatology

Off-Label Prescribing in Dermatology

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 28, 2020

The off-label use of treatments is especially prevalent in dermatology as the need for effective therapies outpaces the approval process. Experts discuss the most commonly employed treatments, the ethical implications of off-label use, and the need for patient education.

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