Pigmentary Disorders in Skin of Color, with Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, and Michelle Rodrigues, MBBS

Welcome to Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color! In episode 2 of Skin of Color Savvy, host Nada Elbuluk, MD, chats with pigmentary disorder expert Michelle Rodrigues, MBBS, about diagnosing and managing conditions like melasma, vitiligo, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in diverse populations. They discuss key diagnostic tools, systemic associations, and emerging therapies, including non-hydroquinone agents, picosecond lasers, and JAK inhibitors. The episode highlights the importance of comprehensive photoprotection, culturally competent care, and personalized treatment strategies to improve outcomes and address unique challenges in skin of color dermatology. Video Version only on HCPLive: CLICK HERE Chapters 00:00 - Start 02:15 - Common Pigmentary Disorders 04:25 - Diagnostic Workup for Pigmentary Disorders 08:35 - Labs/Blood Work for Pigmentary Disorders 12:10 - Prevalence of Pigmentary Disorders 14:50 - Emerging Therapies for Pigmentary Disorders 19:45 - Conclusion Relevant disclosures for Elbuluk include Incyte. Rodrigues has no relevant disclosures to report.