Skin of Color Dermatology: Diagnostic Pearls and Treatment Considerations in Everyday Practice

Diagnosis and treatment in skin of color require attention to morphology, pigmentary response, scarring risk, hair practices, cultural context, and patient priorities. This session reviews practical diagnostic pearls for common and complex dermatologic conditions that may present differently across skin tones. Topics include inflammatory disease, pigmentary disorders, acne, alopecia, procedural planning, and counseling around post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.