Skin of Color Savvy: HS Management in Skin of Color, with Tiffany Mayo, MD, Steven Daveluy, MD, Jasmine Ivanna Espy

In this special episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, host Tiffany Mayo, MD, leads a dynamic conversation on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in patients with diverse skin types, joined by dermatologist Steven Daveluy, MD, and patient advocate Jasmine Ivanna Espy. Together, they offer a unique triangulation of perspectives—clinician, researcher, and lived experience—that frames HS not only as a medical challenge but also a public health, quality-of-life, and equity issue. Key Timestamps: 00:07 Introductions 02:15 Diagnostic challenges with HS in skin of color 04:42 Laser hair removal for HS 07:01 Hesitancy in using laser hair removal 07:42 Patient experiences with HS 11:13 Physician blindspots with HS management 12:33 Patient experiences and stigmatization 16:53 Treatment advances for HS 19:00 Looking toward the future 25:37 Final thoughts To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.