Susan C. Taylor, MD

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Telemedicine Alopecia Assessment: Highlighting Patients With Skin of Color

Author:: Britney N. Wilson, MBS; Amy McMichael, MD; Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH; Oma Agbai, MD; Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc; Valerie Callender, MD; Cheryl M. Burgess, MD; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Alopecia has been one of the more common concerns reported at teledermatology (TD) visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the growing...

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Increasing Skin of Color Publications in the Dermatology Literature: A Call to Action

Author:: Candrice R. Heath, MD; Vincent A. DeLeo, MD; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Journals that publish skin of color articles play a critical role in reducing educational gaps and ultimately help improve patient care for those...

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Multiethnic Training in Residency: A Survey of Dermatology Residents

Author:: Abigail Cline, MD, PhD; Randi P. Winter, MD; Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH; Susan C. Taylor, MD; Molly Stout, MD; Valerie Callender, MD; Amy J. McMichael, MD

Future dermatologists must be knowledgeable about dermatologic conditions presenting in patients of various ethnic backgrounds. A 10-question...

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Hair Care Products Used by Women of African Descent: Review of Ingredients

Author:: Annyella Douglas, MD; Amanda A. Onalaja, BA; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Consumers of African descent use an array of hair-grooming products that promote moisture and minimize breakage because their hair is prone to...

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Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type

Author:: Olivia R. Ware, BA; Jessica E. Dawson, BS; Michi M. Shinohara, MD; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) was developed to assess the propensity of the skin to burn during phototherapy, but it also is commonly used by...

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Establishing the Diagnosis of Rosacea in Skin of Color Patients

Author:: Amanda A. Onalaja, BA; Jenna C. Lester, MD; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Delayed and misdiagnosed rosacea in skin of color patients has led to increased morbidity in this population. Recognition of these rosacea...

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Changing Public Perception of Vitiligo

Author:: Susan C. Taylor, MD

Publish date: October 31, 2018

In this episode of the “Peer to Peer” podcast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Susan Taylor about the changing face of vitiligo.

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Is Vitiligo in Vogue? The Changing Face of Vitiligo

Author:: May Elgash, BS; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Vitiligo is a disfiguring skin condition that is thought to result from autoimmune destruction of melanocytes in the skin, leading to patchy...

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Approach to Treatment of Medical and Cosmetic Facial Concerns in Skin of Color Patients

Author:: Valerie D. Callender, MD; Victoria Barbosa, MD; Cheryl M. Burgess, MD; Candrice Heath, MD; Amy J. McMichael, MD; Temitayo Ogunleye, MD; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Facial concerns in skin of color (SOC) patients vary and can be a source of emotional and psychological distress. This article discusses 4 common...

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Knowledge-Based Interventions in Increasing Skin Cancer Awareness, Knowledge, and Protective Behaviors in Skin of Color Populations

Author:: Ajay Kailas, BS; Ariel L. Botwin, BS; Ellen N. Pritchett, MD, MPH; Diane Jackson-Richards, MD; Suzanna Lewis, MD; Divya Sadhwani, MD; Seemal R. Desai, MD; Susan C. Taylor, MD

Skin of color (SOC) populations (ie, blacks, Hispanics, Asians) are at a notably higher risk for mortality from skin cancers such as melanoma than...

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Hair and Scalp Disorders in Patients With Skin of Color

Author:: Susan C. Taylor, MD

Publish date: August 11, 2017

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Hair and Scalp Disorders in Adult and Pediatric Patients With Skin of Color

Author:: Susan C. Taylor, MD; Victoria Barbosa, MD; Cheryl Burgess, MD; Candrice Heath, MD; Amy J. McMichael, MD; Temitayo Ogunleye, MD; Valerie Callender, MD

As increasing numbers of patients of African descent seek treatment for hair and scalp-related diseases, it is imperative that all dermatologists...