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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.
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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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 topics, voices, and lived experiences that shaped the podcast’s inaugural year, underscoring its commitment to advancing clinically rigorous, culturally responsive dermatologic care for patients of color.
Together, the year-end reel captures the essence of Skin of Color Savvy: a platform grounded in evidence-based medicine, cultural humility, and inclusive dialogue. As the podcast looks ahead to the coming year, the highlights serve as a reminder of the progress made and the work still needed to improve dermatologic care for all patients.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit the Skin of Color Society website.
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 director of Ethnic Skin Care at the University of Miami Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, speaks with Aderonke Obayomi, MD, MPH, a board-certified dermatologist at Mount Sinai Health System, for an in-depth discussion on winter skin concerns and seasonal dermatologic challenges affecting patients of color.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 program, an established newsroom resource since 2015, continued its mission of “setting the record straight in the age of misinformation,” bringing clinical clarity to topics affecting patients with richly pigmented skin.
Against this evidence-driven backdrop, Hartman offers nuanced insights into sunscreen misconceptions, skin cancer awareness gaps, social media trends, adolescent skin-care culture, and emerging regenerative technologies.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 Health Dermatology for an in-depth discussion on scarring alopecia, hair loss differentials, and hair-care–related challenges facing patients with skin of color.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 Pigment and Skin of Colour Centre at Chroma Dermatology in Australia, and associate professor at the University of Melbourne.
In this podcast by the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and hosted by HCPLive, Rodrigues discusses her presentation at the SOCS symposium, “Unmasking Facial Hyperpigmentation in Richly Pigmented Skin Types,” offering practical insights for clinicians managing these complex and often misunderstood disorders.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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), and produced by HCPLive, featured a discussion underscoring the ways in which textured hair care represents a critical—and often overlooked—component of dermatologic expertise.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 training and mentorship for future clinical investigators. The conversation is moderated by Leandra A. Barnes, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and physician-scientist at Stanford Health Care Dermatology Clinics in Redwood City and Emeryville, who also serves as co-chair of the SOCS Clinical Investigator Training Program.
She is joined by her co-chair Tarannum Jaleel, MD, MHSc, assistant professor of dermatology at Duke University School of Medicine; Cheri Frey, MD, assistant professor at Howard University, residency program director, and current chair of the NMA dermatology section; and Hope Mitchell, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, founder and CEO of Mitchell Dermatology, and past chair of the NMA dermatology section.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 the Department of Dermatology at Henry Ford Health—engaged in a thoughtful discussion on the clinical, cultural, and psychosocial complexities of managing vitiligo across diverse patient populations.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 leadership roles within the Skin of Color Society (SOCS).
Ugonabo details her long-standing involvement with SOCS, starting as a dermatology resident drawn to the mentorship and trainee-focused programming. She also discusses her 2022 SOCS Research Award win and its significance in her career journey.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 leaders Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, and Karolyn Wanat, MD. Freeman is known for her work as Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, and Wanat as an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
Together, Elbuluk, Wanat, and Freeman explore the fast-growing field of global health dermatology, the work of the International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology (GLODERM), and an exciting new collaboration between GLODERM and SOCS.
To learn more about the Skin of Color Society's (SOCS) mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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, culturally responsive care in dermatology—particularly for patients with melanin-rich skin.
One of the central messages of the episode is the importance of collaboration across specialties. Mathieu describes working closely with rheumatologists, endocrinologists, allergists, psychiatrists, and primary care providers to treat conditions with systemic involvement.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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) Adamson, MD, MPP, assistant professor at Dell Medical School and expert in skin cancer epidemiology, to discuss UV safety and photo protection in patients with skin of color.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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, recorded live from the 2025 Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis (RAD) Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
Together, these 2 leading voices in dermatology examine diagnostic challenges, patient communication, and the future of topical therapy, offering both clinical insights and actionable strategies for improving care across diverse skin tones.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 power of mentorship, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and her mission to bring a holistic, human-centered approach to dermatologic care.
Dr. Simmons is known for her role as founder of Simmons Skin Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and creator of the educational platform Get the Skin-E. To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives discussed in this episode, visit Skin of Color Society.
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 melanin-rich skin. The podcast, hosted by Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and HCPLive, features a discussion by Davis on how best to approach cosmetic concerns in patients of color, such as hyperpigmentation and acne.
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit Skin of Color Society.
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.
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 AAD Clinical Image Collection. Nambudiri, a medical dermatologist, an associate professor of dermatology and internal medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the program director for the Harvard Combined Dermatology Program, shares how this newly launched image repository aims to close longstanding gaps in dermatologic education and representation.
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 Research Center, founding director of the Autoimmune Therapeutics Institute and professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, together explored the importance of mentorship, visibility, and leadership among dermatologists and dermatology trainees of different backgrounds.
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 board-certified dermatologist and clinical research investigator, this episode addresses key dermatological concerns among patients of color, misconceptions in skin health, and the importance of diversity in clinical research.
Key Timestamps
00:00 Introductions
01:06 Misconceptions regarding alopecia
02:58 Recent research involvement
05:21 SOCS Symposium
06:07 Dr. Elbuluk interview
07:51 Dr. Aguh interview
To learn more about SOCS’s mentorship programs and initiatives, visit the Skin of Color Society website: https://skinofcolorsociety.org/.
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 in dermatology. From diagnostic strategies to treatment options like minoxidil, PRP, and JAK inhibitors, they provide expert insights to enhance patient care. Plus, they highlight the role of hairstylists in promoting healthy hair practices. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on improving hair loss outcomes in diverse patient populations.
Chapters
00:05 - Introductions
01:52 - Misconceptions about hair loss
03:27 - Protective hairstyling
05:30 - Long-term commitment
09:20 - Common types of alopecia
11:01 - Importance of not assuming
13:30 - Use of dermoscopy
19:15 - Practices that exacerbate conditions
20:40 - Topical treatment comparisons
25:03 - Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
28:00 - Minoxidil practices
35:29 - Advice given to patients
39:17 - Final thoughts
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