Dermatology in Black Skin

February 2024 in “ Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”

Maurício Mota de Avelar Alchorne, Katleen Conceição, Leonardo Lora Barraza, Marilda Aparecida Milanêz Morgado de Abreu

black skin acne eczema dyschromia pseudofolliculitis barbae keloids sarcoidosis lichen planus neoplasms

Studysummary This article reviews literature indicating that specific dermatoses manifest differently in black skin compared to lightly pigmented skin, with some conditions more prevalent or unique to black skin, emphasizing the need for tailored clinical recognition and management.

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