Pigmentation Disorders
Original Research
Multiethnic Training in Residency: A Survey of Dermatology Residents
Future dermatologists must be knowledgeable about dermatologic conditions presenting in patients of various ethnic backgrounds. A 10-question...
Commentary
Comment on “Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type”
It is with great interest that I read the article by Ware et al,1 “Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type.” Within my own...
Photo Challenge
Asymptomatic Transient Lingual Hyperpigmentation
A 77-year-old woman incidentally was noted to have black discoloration of the tongue during a routine dermatologic examination. The patient was...
Case Letter
Sunless Tanner Caused Persistent Hyperpigmented Patches on the Hands
Patient education on the benefits and risks associated with sunless tanners is critical when using these products, as sunless tanners containing...
Commentary
Vitiligo: To Biopsy or Not To Biopsy?
The histopathologic diagnosis of vitiligo is classically understood as the absence of melanocytes and melanin in the skin biopsy. Dermatologists...
Conference Coverage
Oral propranolol shown safe in PHACE
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Intervention for infantile hemangiomas recommended within first month of age.
Case Letter
Localized Acanthosis Nigricans at the Site of Repetitive Insulin Injections
Benign acanthosis nigricans is most often related to insulin resistance and presents as asymptomatic, hyperpigmented, velvety plaques on the neck...
Photo Challenge
Unilateral Vesicular Eruption in a Neonate
A 4-day-old female neonate presented to the dermatology clinic with yellow-red vesicles on an erythematous base in a blaschkoid distribution on...
Conference Coverage
Vitiligo tied to lower risk of internal malignancies
LAHAINA, HAWAII – “I just want people to be aware that all of these autoimmune diseases are there for a reason.” – Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi
Skin of Color
Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) was developed to assess the propensity of the skin to burn during phototherapy, but it also is commonly used by...
Feature
New Barbie lineup includes a doll with vitiligo
“Who knows? Pretty soon, vitiligo may no longer be a ‘thing’ that causes ‘stares’ and ‘glares,’ ” Dr. Desai said.