Acne vulgaris in skin of color - 13/06/12
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In the 21st century, individuals with skin of color, including those of Hispanic, Asian, and African American descent, will account for more than half of the US population. Consequently, those individuals will constitute a significant patient population for the dermatology community. Dermatologists in major metropolitan centers as well as those in rural communities need to meet the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges posed by these patients by becoming familiar with dermatologic disease prevalence and presentation in skin of color. Commonly occurring cutaneous diseases, such as acne vulgaris, display histological and clinical differences in people with skin of color compared with Caucasians (whites). Additionally, the response to therapeutic agents may vary in people with skin of color. This article reviews data derived from a survey of skin of color patients with acne vulgaris seen at the Skin of Color Center, Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, in New York City. This information should help clinicians in their diagnosis and treatment of acne vulgaris for these patients. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;46:S98-106.)
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This article is part of a supplement supported by Galderma Laboratories. |
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Disclosures: Drs Taylor and Cook-Bolden are clinical investigators for Allergan, Galderma, and Hill. Dr Taylor is a member of the Advisory Board for Galderma, Medicis, Proctor and Gamble, and Roche, and is a speaker for Allergan, Galderma, Medicis, Novartis, and Roche. Dr Cook-Bolden is a member of the Advisory Board for Galderma and Connetics, and is a speaker for Galderma, Dermik, and Roche. Drs Rahman and Strachan attest that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
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Reprint requests: Susan C. Taylor, MD, Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, 1090 Amsterdam Ave, Suite 11D, New York, NY 10025. |
Vol 46 - N° 2S2
P. S98-S106 - février 2002 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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