People
of color whether African American, Hispanic, Indian or Asian
often have additional skin problems. White patches, exaggerated
scarring, unsightly moles, ingrown hairs and hair breakage often need
regular, on-going treatment. Other skin conditions, such as dryness
and itching also need attention.
Keloids

Keloids
are prominent areas of scar tissue which may form following a minor
injury. They begin as a bump but enlarge over time, becoming much
larger than the original injury. Keloids run in families and while
not life threatening, they do impact on your appearance. Treatments
may involve a combination of topical applications, injections of
steroid solutions and laser surgery.
Dermatosis
Papulosa Nigra
Commonly
called flesh moles, dermatosis papulosa nigra occurs almost exclusively
in African-American women. These brown or black raised spots usually
appear on the cheeks and forehead, looking like moles or flat warts.
They are not cancerous and are primarily removed for cosmetic reasons.
Razor
Bumps
Razor
bumps are a common condition in people with curly hair, predominantly
African American men. Curved hairs grow back into the skin causing
inflammation and keloidal scarring. Razor use further increases
the chance of razor bumps. After examination I may prescribe a combination
of medications, cleansers and topical or oral antibiotics.
Pigmentation
Alteration
Skin
color changes, frustrating dark and light patches, are treated with
a combination of peels and bleaching agents, even in darkly-pigmented
patients. |