Skin of Color Update

Healio brings you the highlights from the Skin of Color Update meeting. Refer back to this page often for the latest news from SOC, perspectives and interviews with leading researchers and clinicians, and to review archives of past meetings.
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September 22, 2021
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HS patients with skin of color more likely to receive surgery than white patients

Hidradenitis suppurativa patients with skin of color are more likely to have surgical intervention than white patients, according to a poster presented at the Skin of Color Update virtual meeting.

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September 20, 2021
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Increased clinician understanding of cultural hairstyles may reduce traction alopecia

Traction alopecia can be reversed or reduced when clinicians are mindful of culturally sensitive practices and recommend low-risk hair styles, according to a poster presented at the Skin of Color Update virtual meeting.

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September 17, 2021
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Brightening serum plus antioxidant improves hyperpigmentation in patients with skin of color

Facial hyperpigmentation was improved in patients with skin of color who used a cosmetic topical brightener combined with a dual serum antioxidant system, according to a poster presented at the Skin of Color Update virtual meeting.

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September 16, 2021
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Nightly hydrating retinoid eye cream may improve periorbital lines, wrinkles

Use of a double-conjugated retinoid eye cream showed improvement in periorbital lines and wrinkles, according to a poster presented at the Skin of Color Update virtual meeting.

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September 15, 2021
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Halobetasol propionate/tazarotene lotion effective in psoriasis clearance

Long-term use of a combination halobetasol propionate and tazarotene lotion cleared psoriasis in patients with skin of color as well as white patients, according to a poster presentation at the Skin of Color Update virtual meeting.