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The many faces of psoriasis
Dr. Gary Sibbald discusses the different subtypes of psoriasis and the various modalities of treatment (750 words, 4 min)
Cory Perla
Mar 1
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Scleroderma has a similar presentation to vitiligo in patients with skin of colour
Dr. Andrew F. Alexis discusses the similarities and differences between the two skin conditions (764 words, 3 min)
Cory Perla
Feb 22
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Treating traction alopecia for men who wear turbans
Dr. Renée A. Beach notes that a minority of men, particularly men who wear turbans, report symptoms of the condition (600 words, 2.5 min)
Cory Perla
Feb 15
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New agents and well-established therapies for treating AD
Dr. Maha Dutil discusses well-established Txs and new agents for AD, for all skin types (944 words, 3.3 min),
Cory Perla
Feb 8
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Anti-Black racism, healthcare, and dermatology
In an interview, Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, the Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University, Halifax, discusses anti-Black racism in healthcare (…
Cory Perla
Feb 1
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Acne management for all skin types
Dr. Afsaneh Alavi on providing efficacious acne therapies for patients of all skin types (700 words, 2.5 min)
Cory Perla
Jan 25
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'Good, hard treatment' recommended for adult rosacea
Dr. Kevin Pehr says treatment could clear rosacea symptoms for life, but relapse is possible if treatment stops (780 words, 3.2 min)
Cory Perla
Jan 18
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Clearing of psoriasis plaques may not mean the end of treatment for patients with skin of c…
Dr. Andrew Alexis on why it is important for a dermatologist to get the Dx right the first time -- and take into account cultural and aesthetic concern…
Cory Perla
Jan 11
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U.S. TV ads for psoriasis and eczema medications lack diverse representation
According to a study from lead author Dr. Junko Takeshita, the ads lack images of patients with skin of colour (800 words, 3.5 min)
Cory Perla
Dec 14, 2020
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Preventing diabetic foot ulcers
Treatment for onychomycosis and toe web bacteria is key, according to Dr. Gary Sibbald (650 words, 2.5 min)
Cory Perla
Dec 7, 2020
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Hyperpigmentation: A leading reason why skin of colour patients seek dermatologic care
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is more common in darker-skinned patients, according to Dr. Katie Beleznay (500 words, 3 min. reading time)
Cory Perla
Nov 30, 2020
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Grooming practices for Afro-textured hair
Dr. Renée Beach discusses common hair growth patterns, washing practices, and bed-time routines (700 words, 3 minute reading time)
Cory Perla
Nov 23, 2020
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