By Kristin Granero November 03, 2021
[This applies especially if you have black or brown skin. Many doctors have not been trained to recognize skin conditions on POC skin tones.]
“When it comes to your skin, the only way to treat a rash or a mark is if you have the correct diagnosis to begin with,” says explains Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “Not knowing what you are treating means that the rash won’t go away, which may be uncomfortable, or in some cases may even be harmful to your health if the spot is cancerous.” Read the article HERE.
The Ultimate Guide to Skin Conditions for Black & Brown Folks
BY SIERRA LEONE STARKS April 28, 2021
In 2004 Susan C. Taylor, a board-certified dermatologist in Philadelphia, established and served as the first president of the Skin of Color Society, an organization committed to educating providers and the general public on dermatologic health related to skin of color, calling the need for a thorough understanding of dark skin “critically important.” She notes that as the nation’s population becomes more ethnically diverse, the dermatological community will continue to see and treat skin conditions that occur more often, present differently, or are unique to Black people and other people of color.
In this guide, we’ll dive into the most common skin conditions for those with darker skin, breaking down exactly what you need to know to identify — and treat — them. Read HERE.
