Clinical Cases in Skin of Color ― Medical, Oncological and Hair Disorders, and Cosmetic Dermatology

This book identifies the most common presentations and essential features of top dermatological conditions in patients with skin of color. It presents practical information in a case-based organization to assist dermatologists in clinical decision making, and discusses important cultural beliefs that must be considered in order to provide optimal care to patients with skin of color.

There is an increasing demand for dermatologic treatments in patients with skin of color, as well as an accompanying need for education and training in this quickly expanding market. Skin of color is a key topic within dermatology as specific conditions can be harder to diagnose effectively in darker skin, and patients’ treatment can be compromised by this.

Clinical Cases in Skin of Color: Adnexal, Inflammation, Infections, and Pigmentary Disorders is a concise resource with practical guidance for board certified dermatologists and dermatologists in training.

Dr. Porcia Bradford Love is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Alabama and her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Love completed a General Surgery Internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and her Dermatology residency at Duke University Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. She also completed a postdoctoral clinical research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, where she conducted population-based studies on skin cancer. Dr. Love is board certified in Dermatology and practices General, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology at Montgomery Dermatology, PC in Montgomery, Alabama.

Dr. Roopal Kundu is a board-certified general medical dermatologist. Dr. Kundu's research focuses on the therapy of skin disorders that occur more frequently or adversely impact individuals with skin of color. She is the Director of the Northwestern Center for Ethnic Skin, which provides clinical care, cosmetic dermatology and clinical trials research.