INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Skincare in Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Approach to Preprocedure, Intraprocedure, and Postprocedure.

Hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, textural changes, and dull skin are common cosmetic concerns in skin of color. Other signs of aging, including fine lines, deeper wrinkles, and skin laxity, also occur but may present in later decades. In-office procedures such as laser treatments, energy devices, toxins, fillers, and chemical peels are useful options for addressing the most common cosmetic concerns in skin of color patients.

Atopic Dermatitis and the Role of the Skin Microbiome in Choosing Prevention, Treatment, and Maintenance Options.

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition characterized by disturbed barrier function, skin inflammation, and cutaneous dysbiosis. Clinically, it manifests as chronic-recurrent xerosis, pruritus, and erythematous lesions. Its pathophysiology is complex, making the selection of appropriate treatment options a task.

The Effects of Once-Daily Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion on Quality of Life in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris.

Background: In two phase III clinical trials of patients with moderate-to-severe acne (NCT02932306, NCT02965456), tretinoin 0.05% lotion reduced inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions relative to vehicle lotion, with low potential for cutaneous irritation.

Objective: Data from these studies were analyzed post hoc to investigate the effects of tretinoin 0.

Retinoids and azelaic acid to treat acne and hyperpigmentation in skin of color.

In this review, we examine published data reporting the efficacy of pharmaceutical agents to treat associated postinflammatory hyperpigmentation commonly seen in skin of color. Retinoids and azelaic acid have been widely used to treat acne. Now there are increasing data describing their use in skin of color for the treatment of both acne and the subsequent postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.