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Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color

by HCPLive

Hosted by Skin of Color Society and produced by HCPLive, Skin of Color Savvy delves into the latest research, clinical insights, and culturally competent care practices in dermatology with leading experts. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, practice-changing insights, or highlights from the SOCS community, this twice-monthly program provides dermatologists and care providers with expert perspectives on treating patients with skin of color.

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Episodes

  1. Skin of Color Savvy: Reimbursement, Coverage, and Care Gaps for Patients With Skin of Color

    In this episode of Skin of Color Savvy, a show hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders and produced by HCPLive, host Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Chicago and co-chair of the SOCS Advocacy Committee, speaks alongside Murad Alam, MD. Alam is a dermatologist at...

  2. Skin of Color Savvy: How SOCS Serves Builds Dermatology Pathways and Community Trust

    In a new ‘Savvy Stories’ episode of the Skin of Color Savvy podcast, Nada Elbuluk, MD, and Temitayo A. Ogunleye, MD, introduced SOCS Serves, a volunteer program giving Skin of Color Society (SOCS) members ready-made resources for community service. Elbuluk is a professor of dermatology at the…

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  3. Skin of Color Savvy: Advice on Diagnosing Psoriasis in Diverse Skin Tones

    Diagnosing and treating psoriasis in patients with diverse skin tones requires a different visual approach and a deeper conversation about disease burden. This topic was explored in the latest episode of Skin of Color Savvy, with Jennifer Soung, MD, board-certified dermatologist and director of...

  4. Skin of Color Savvy: Mentorship in Dermatology—Building the Next Generation of Leaders

    Mentorship is often described as the backbone of a successful medical career, and for dermatologists treating patients with skin of color, it can also be a driver of more equitable care. On the latest episode of Skin of Color Savvy podcast, Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, and Jessica Mercer, MD, reflect…

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  5. Skin of Color Savvy: Tech Check—AI, Telederm, and the Bias Question

    In this new podcast episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, Morayo Adisa, MD, medical director of Dermatology Physicians SC in Chicago and Kenilworth, Illinois, sat down with Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical data science and...

  6. Skin of Color Savvy—A New Generation of Dermatology Leadership, With Umayr Shaikh, MPH

    In the new June ‘Savvy Stories’ episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders and produced by HCPLive, Umayr Shaikh, MPH, an MD candidate at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, discussed his journey into...

  7. Skin of Color Savvy: Patient Power—Voices Driving Change in Skin of Color Care

    In the latest episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, produced by HCPLive and hosted by Skin of Color Savvy (SOCS) leaders, host Elizabeth A. Kiracofe, MD, led a discussion on patient empowerment, shared decision-making, and advancing equitable...

  8. Skin of Color Savvy: The Sunscreen Gap—Cancer Prevention in Skin of Color

    In this latest episode of the Skin of Color Savvy podcast, produced by HCPLive, guests focused discussing “the sunscreen gap” in skin cancer prevention among patients with skin of color, with experts emphasizing the persistent misconceptions, delayed diagnoses, and systemic barriers contributing…

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  9. Skin of Color Savvy: Misinformation, Holistic Dermatology, and Skin of Color, With Noreen Galaria, MD

    In this new episode of Skin of Color Savvy, the official podcast of the Skin of Color Society (SOCS), produced in partnership with HCPLive, Noreen Galaria, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with more than 2 decades of experience, shared insights from her clinical practice and research…

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  10. Skin of Color Savvy: Updates on the AAD Clinical Image Collection, With Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, MPH

    In this new episode of the Skin of Color Savvy podcast, hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders and produced by HCPLive, Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, MPH, a medical dermatologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and leader in dermatology education, spoke on-site at the American Academy of...

  11. Skin of Color Savvy: Tackling Colorism in Dermatology, With Seemal Desai, MD, and Pearl Grimes, MD

    In this episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders and produced by HCPLive, Seemal Desai, MD, past president of SOCS, is joined by Pearl Grimes, MD, a globally recognized expert in vitiligo and pigmentary...

  12. Skin of Color Savvy: Challenges and Successes in a Dermatologist’s Career, With Nicole Negbenebor, MD

    In this new episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, a podcast produced by HCPLive and hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders, Nicole Negbenebor, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and director of the Skin of Color Clinic at the...

  13. Skin of Color Savvy: Why 2026 Is the Year of Skin Equity, With Susan Taylor, MD, Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, and Mona Shahriari, MD

    In the latest Skin of Color Savvy podcast episode, hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders and produced by HCPLive, Mona Shahriari, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine and host of The Medical Sisterhood, led a forward-looking conversation on...

  14. Skin of Color Savvy: Serving the Underserved in Dermatology, With Abrahem Kazemi, MD

    In this new episode of Skin of Color Savvy, board-certified dermatologist and director of cosmetics and laser dermatology for Pinnacle Dermatology, Abrahem Kazemi, MD, reflects on the personal and professional experiences that have shaped his approach to dermatologic care, particularly for...

  15. Skin of Color Savvy: Highlights From the Most-Watched Episodes of 2025

    In this new ‘Savvy Stories’ episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, the podcast revisits highlights from the 3 most viewed episodes of 2025, bringing together expert insights on inflammatory skin disease, pigmentary disorders, and diversity in…

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  16. Skin of Color Savvy: Highlights from 2025

    The Skin of Color Savvy podcast, presented by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders and produced by HCPLive, presents a special year-end highlights reel to close out 2025, featuring moments from every 'Savvy Conversations' episode released throughout 2025. The compilation reflects the breadth of...

  17. Skin of Color Savvy: Winter Skin Care for Patients of Color, With Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, and Aderonke Obayomi, MD, MPH

    In this 'Savvy Conversations' episode of Skin of Color Savvy, hosted by Skin of Color Society leaders and produced by HCPLive, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, an internationally recognized expert in skin of color, board-certified dermatologist at Miami Design District Dermatology and Aesthetics, and...

  18. Skin of Color Savvy: Insights From SOCS Media Day on Sunscreen, Skin Cancer, and Misinformation, With Corey Hartman, MD

    In this Savvy Stories episode of Skin of Color Savvy, produced by HCPLive in collaboration with the Skin of Color Society (SOCS), Corey Hartman, MD, founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama, reflected on his participation in SOCS’s 8th Annual Virtual Media Day. The 2025…

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  19. Skin of Color Savvy: Hair-Care Challenges in Dermatology With Amy McMichael, MD, and Kayla Taylor, MD

    In this Savvy Conversations episode of Skin of Color Savvy, hosted by Skin of Color Savvy (SOCS) leaders and produced by HCPLive, Amy McMichael, MD, a professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, sits down with guest dermatologist Kayla Taylor, MD, of Atrium…

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  20. Skin of Color Savvy: Insights on Hyperpigmentation from EADV, With Michelle Rodrigues, MBBS

    In this Savvy Stories episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, recorded on-site at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Paris, HCPLive spoke with Michelle Rodrigues, MBBS, dermatologist, founder and director of the…

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  21. Skin of Color Savvy: The Science of Curly Hair, With Crystal Aguh, MD, and Loren Krueger, MD

    In this episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, dermatologists Crystal Aguh, MD, and Lauren Krueger, MD, explored the biological, cultural, and clinical considerations behind curly and coily hair patterns. This podcast by Skin of Color Society (SOCS)…

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  22. Skin of Color Savvy: Savvy Stories—Building the Next Generation of Clinical Investigators

    In this Savvy Stories episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, 4 leaders in dermatology discuss a groundbreaking collaboration between the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and the National Medical Association (NMA) Dermatology Section aimed at expanding...

  23. Skin of Color Savvy: Understanding Vitiligo in Skin of Color and Beyond

    In this Savvy Conversations episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, 2 leading voices in vitiligo care—Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, FAAD, the co-founder and past president of the Global Vitiligo Foundation, and Tasneem F. Mohammad, MD, FAAD, staff physician in…

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  24. Skin of Color Savvy: News Update—Career Journey, SOCS Leadership, & Advice on Mentorship

    In this Skin of Color Savvy News Update episode, the HCPLive team speaks with Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPH—a New York City–based board-certified dermatologist in private practice and assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine—about her professional journey, clinical passions, and...

  25. Skin of Color Savvy: Improving Global Access in Dermatology with GLODERM, with Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, and Karolyn Wanat, MD

    This Clinical Episode of the Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, produced by the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and HCPLive, features a conversation between Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, the current president of SOCS, and esteemed dermatologists and global health…

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  26. Skin of Color Savvy: News Update—Consulting with Physicians Outside of Dermatology

    In the latest News Update episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, produced by HCPLive and the Skin of Color Society (SOCS), board-certified dermatologist Regine J. Mathieu, MD, joins the HCPLive editorial team to discuss the importance of collaborative,...

  27. Skin of Color Savvy: UV Safety in Skin of Color, with Rebecca Vasquez, MD and Adewole Adamson, MD, MPP

    In this clinical episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, produced by the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and HCPLive, this week's host Rebecca Vasquez, MD, associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern, is joined by long-time colleague Adewole (Ade)...

  28. Skin of Color Savvy: Live at RAD 2025 with Tiffany Mayo, MD, and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD

    In this special on-site episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, by the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and HCPLive, dermatologists Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, and Tiffany Mayo, MD, engage in a wide-ranging discussion on atopic dermatitis in skin of color,...

  29. Skin of Color Savvy: News Update—The Power of Mentorship & Collaboration in Medicine

    In the latest News Update episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, produced by HCPLive and the Skin of Color Society, board-certified dermatologist and 'The Gorgeous Plate' podcast host Aleta Simmons, MD, spoke with the HCPLive editorial team about the...

  30. Skin of Color Savvy: News Update—Managing Cosmetic Concerns in Skin of Color

    In the latest News Update episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, host DiAnne S. Davis, MD, FAAD, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist practicing in Dallas, Texas, delves into the nuanced and evolving world of aesthetic dermatology in patients with...

  31. 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...

  32. Skin of Color Savvy: New Update—Discussing the AAD Clinical Image Collection

    In this special news update edition of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, MPH, speaks with the HCPLive team on the floor of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting to discuss a groundbreaking new initiative—the…

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  33. Skin of Color Savvy: Diversity in Dermatology Within the Modern Landscape, with Crystal Aguh, MD, and John Harris, MD, PhD

    In this episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, Crystal Aguh, MD, associate professor of dermatology and director of the Ethnic Skin Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and John Harris, MD, the founding Director of the Vitiligo Clinic and...

  34. Skin of Color Savvy: News Update—Debunking Myths and Highlighting the SOCS Symposium

    Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color—produced by HCPLive in collaboration with the Skin of Color Society—explores the latest research, clinical advancements, and culturally competent care practices in dermatology. Featuring Mojgan Hosseinipour, DO, FAAD, a...

  35. Hair Loss Misconceptions, Clinical Insights, & Management, with Janiene Luke, MD, & Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH

    In this episode of Skin of Color Savvy, Dr. Victoria Barbosa and Dr. Janiene Luke dive into hair care myths, patient habits, and managing hair loss in patients with skin of color. They discuss misconceptions about alopecia, the impact of protective styling, and the importance of cultural humility...

  36. News Update—Addressing Disparities, Black History Month, & Mentorship Opportunities

    In this Skin of Color Savvy News Update, Dr. Brittany Oliver highlights the vital role of mentorship in dermatology and the Skin of Color Society’s (SOCS) efforts to foster professional growth. She discusses key mentorship programs, reflects on influential mentors for Black History Month, and...

  37. 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...

  38. News Update—SOCS Awards, My Best Winter Skin, & TORPEDO Program

    In the inaugural Skin of Color Savvy: News Update, host Robert Brodell, MD, introduces the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and its mission to promote excellence in skin of color dermatology. Founded in 2004 by Susan C. Taylor, MD, SOCS is a global leader with members in over 30 countries. Through…

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  39. Itch in Skin of Color, with Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, and Shawn Kwatra, MD

    Welcome to Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, the official podcast of the Skin of Color Society, produced by HCPLive. Hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) leaders, this podcast delves into the latest research, clinical insights, and culturally competent care...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Skin of Color Society and produced by HCPLive, Skin of Color Savvy delves into the latest research, clinical insights, and culturally competent care practices in dermatology with leading experts.

Whether it’s groundbreaking research, practice-changing insights, or highlights from the SOCS community, this twice-monthly program provides dermatologists and care providers with expert perspectives on treating patients with skin of color.

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