Pigmentation Disorders Archives

Oculocutaneous Albinism Carrier Identifiable With OCT, Regardless of Disease Activity

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May 18, 2022

Patients who are oculocutaneous albinism carriers may exhibit foveal irregularities similar to individuals with partial albinism, a study reports.

General Dermatology

Managing Patients With Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Skin of Color

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Colby Stong

May 3, 2022

Current treatment options for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), particularly in skin of color, are reviewed.

General Dermatology

Warning Letters Sent to Companies Illegally Selling OTC Skin Lightening Products

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Brian Park, PharmD

April 22, 2022

These OTC skin lightening products containing the active ingredient hydroquinone are not approved and are not generally recognized as safe and effective.

Aesthetic Medicine

Combination Treatment With Chemical Peels for Acanthosis Nigricans

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Emily Pond

February 3, 2022

The efficacy and safety of a combination therapy of keratolytic chemical peels with topical keratolytics for improvement in patients with acanthosis nigricans (AN) is assessed.

Practice Management

Dermatology in Skin of Color: From Unmet Needs to Culturally Competent Care

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Brandon May

January 28, 2022

Disparities in dermatology and the role of ethnic skin centers in addressing these issues are discussed with Angela Lamb, MD.

Papulopustular acne (acne with papules and pustules) on the face of a female.

General Dermatology

Insight Into Pathogenesis of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation, Erythema

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

January 20, 2022

Mechanisms of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and postinflammatory erythema (PIE) may be closer to being identified.

Skin Cancer

Consensus Statements Issued for Photoprotection for Skin of All Color

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Colby Stong

January 14, 2022

Consensus statements regarding sunscreen use and the associated risks from sun exposure have been developed by a panel of experts.

Aesthetic Medicine

Aesthetic Treatments for Post-Cancer Care

By

Linda Peckel

January 7, 2022

Cancer therapies have benefits beyond simple cosmetic repairs, with significant influence on patient outcomes that improve quality of life in many domains including physical, emotional, and social.