Skin

The link between stress and physical and mental health was established a long time ago, and further research has provided more evidence that suggests a correlation between the autoimmune disorder vitiligo and stress.  If you or someone you know is suffering from vitiligo, it is very important to understand what causes and what can exacerbate...

MDNewsline recently interviewed international skin of color expert and dermatologist Dr. Andrew F. Alexis about treating eczema in patients of color. Dr. Alexis is a member of the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and we thank the SOCS for providing this interview opportunity. MDNewsline:  According to the National Eczema Association, 20.2% of African American children in the...

Dr. Yates talks with one of his patients with excellent results at 10 months. The patient had an FUE hair transplant with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy at the time of surgery. They discuss FUE hair transplantation, done correctly, works well for every hair type – including Afrocentric hair.

Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) produces painful, itchy and unsightly patches that disrupt sleep and have been linked to increased risk of depression. Now researchers have analyzed findings from a randomized follow-up trial in adults from two previous studies (SOLO 1 and SOLO 2) and found that maintenance monotherapy with dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron) at 300 mg...

Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that causes itchy, painful patches on patients has been linked to many mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal tendencies. A study conducted by Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, associate professor of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, took...

Eczema sufferers, also known as atopic dermatitis, can attest to how difficult is to identify a suitable treatment plan. This is especially troubling because symptoms include severe itching, scaly rashes, extremely dry skin and inflammation. This battle can be even more trying for Black people with the condition. A recent study published in Annals of...