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Skin cancer risk factors in skin of color patients

Skin cancer risk factors in skin of color patients Authors: Rajiv I. Nijhawan, M.D., Kavita Mariwalla, M.D. 2012 American Academy of Dermatology Poster Presentation #5082 What are the main findings of the study? Because of published reports that Blacks and Hispanics are diagnosed with melanomas at more advanced stages and therefore have worse survival rates, [...]

Skin Care for Skin of Color

from the American Academy of Dermatology NEW YORK (Aug. 4, 2011) — The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by the year 2050, more than half the U.S. population will have skin of color. Recognizing this trend, dermatologists are educating the public about the different ways that common skin conditions appear in various skin tones. For [...]