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The Importance of Black Dermatologists: Skin Care Must See Color

Only 3% of U.S. dermatologists are Black. It’s a disparity that can have devastating effects for Black patients experiencing skin and hair care concerns.

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Ask the Expert: Atopic Dermatitis

Ask the Expert: Atopic Dermatitis

Watch as HealthyWomen Education Director Luisa Santa Coleman, MPH, has a conversation with two leading experts about how to discuss atopic dermatitis more comfortably and help children with eczema and their caregivers

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Options for Treating Atopic Dermatitis

Options for Treating Atopic Dermatitis

A growing number of therapies are available to help you manage AD. Learn how they work, and which might be right for you.

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Type 2 Inflammation May Be Contributing to Your Atopic Dermatitis

What is type 2 inflammation and how could it be affecting your skin condition?

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It’s a Myth That Sunscreen Prevents Melanoma in People of Color – a Dermatologist Explains

In Black people, melanoma usually develops in parts of the body that are not exposed to the sun — and sunscreen will do nothing to reduce the risk

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Autoimmune Diseases 101

About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease — and nearly 80% of them are women.

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What Is Step Therapy?

Sometimes insurance companies want you to try certain medications before others. Watch this video to learn more about step therapy and getting the treatment you need for your atopic dermatitis.

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Qué influencia tiene el eccema en la salud sexual

Qué influencia tiene el eccema en la salud sexual

El eccema puede causar inseguridad en las mujeres y eso puede traer consigo una carencia de relaciones íntimas

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Eccema y los niños

Eccema y los niños: Qué pueden hacer los padres para mantener saludables a sus hijos

La opinión de un dermatólogo pediátrico sobre cómo se puede ayudar a un niño con dermatitis atópica

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How Eczema Affects Sexual Health

Eczema can make women self-conscious and can lead to a lack of intimacy

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Eczema and Children: What Parents Can Do to Keep Their Kids Healthy

A pediatric dermatologist weighs in on how you can help a child with atopic dermatitis

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Rathana Khiev

Eczema Cost Me My Self-Esteem. Now, I’m on the Path to Getting It Back.

My first eczema breakout at 34 came out of nowhere and flung me into a deep depression. A decade later, I’m still managing the ups and downs.

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