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Dermatosis papulosa nigra, also known as DPN, are small, soft brown papules that may occur on the face and neck of patients of African, Latin, Indian, or Asian descent. While they may not reach the size of their histologically similar seborrheic keratosis counterparts, the lesions do represent a... »
Skin of Color: Advances in Laser Hair Removal
In the November issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (2011;10:1235-9), Dr. Eliot F. Battle Jr., gives an excellent review of "Advances in Laser Hair Removal in Skin of Color." Dr. Battle summarizes that "Laser hair removal, previously contraindicated in patients with ethnically... »
Skin of Color: Nanotechnology Produces Appealing Sunscreens for Dark...
While the growing field of nanotechnology holds promise, particularly for darker skinned patients, it comes with its fair share of controversy. Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on a molecular scale by structuring ingredients into nanometer sized particles versus micrometer... »
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Topical bimatoprost ophthalmic solution shows promise as a novel treatment for localized, stable vitiligo, a small pilot study suggests. Patients with recalcitrant sequential or focal vitiligo,... »
Healthy People Don't Need Vitamin D Screen, Guidelines Say
BOSTON – Healthy individuals do not need to be screened for vitamin D deficiency, according to guidelines released today by the Endocrine Society. "We do not recommend screening for vitamin D deficiency in individuals... »
Scarring Alopecia in Black Women Still Not Understood
Despite being the most common pattern of scarring hair loss among African American women, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia is still poorly understood, according to a report published online April 11 in Archives of... »
Dermatosis papulosa nigra, also known as DPN, are small, soft brown papules that may occur on the face and neck of patients of African, Latin, Indian, or Asian descent. While they may not reach the size of their... »
Skin of Color: Masking Imperfections
Psychological distress from dyspigmentation in skin of color is highly prevalent. Disorders of pigmentation such as vitiligo have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Similarly, in skin of color patients,... »
Blog: Top 10 Stories of 2011
For those of you who have had a busy year and haven't had the chance to regularly read the latest dermatology news on Skin and Allergy News Digital Network, we have you covered. As we ring in the new year, here's a rundown... »
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| Feb 4 - 8 Maui, HI | Advances in Cosmetic & Medical Dermatology (MauiDerm 2012) |
| Feb 8 - 12 Naples, FL | Dermatology Foundation (DF): Clinical Symposia |
| Feb 16 - 20 Miami Beach, FL | 2012 South Beach Symposium |
| Feb 19 - 24 Waikoloa, HI | Skin Disease Education Foundation (SDEF): Hawaii Dermatology Seminar |
| Feb 20 - 23 Jeddah, | King Faisal Specilalist Hospital - Jeddah: Jeddah Dermatology & Cosmetics Conference |
| Mar 1 - 4 Banff, | 2012 Canadian Melanoma Conference |
| Mar 14 - 15 San Diego, CA | International Society of Dermatopathology (ISDP): 15th Joint Meeting |
| Mar 14 - 17 San Diego, CA | Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers (ADA-M): 20th Annual Meeting |
| Mar 15 San Diego, CA | Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD): Pre-American Academy of Dermatology Meeting |
| Mar 15 San Diego, CA | 16th Annual Meeting of the Council for Nail Disorders |
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Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery publishes topical reviews that address critical advances in the practice of medical and surgical dermatology. In-depth coverage of topics integral to the specialty, includes dermatologic surgery, general dermatology and dermatopathology.March
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Craig Leonardi
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Pediatric Dermatology
Kelly Cordoro
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Pigmented Lesions
Michael Ming
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Skin Cancer
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