Common conditions in skin of color.

Common conditions in skin of color.
Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2016 Dec;35(4):184-190
Authors: Hadi A, Elbuluk N
Abstract
The skin of color population is rapidly growing in the United States. This population has numerous unique and more commonly occurring dermatologic conditions. Additionally, certain cutaneous conditions can present differently in darker versus lighter skin types. This paper provides an up-to-date overview of common conditions that occur in skin of color, including their clinical presentations, pathogenesis, differential diagnoses, and treatments.
PMID: 27917999 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery - December 6, 2016 Category: Dermatology Tags: Semin Cutan Med Surg Source Type: research