TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Defining Skin of Color A1 - Taylor, Susan C. A1 - Kyei, Angela A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSThe term skin of color identifies individuals of racial groups with skin darker than Caucasians, such as Asians, Africans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.Patients with skin of color often have distinctive cutaneous and hair characteristics, disorders, and reaction patterns, as well as diverse cultural practices affecting skin care.There is a diversity of skin hues, cutaneous diseases, and responses to cutaneous stimuli within each racial or ethnic group.Top dermatologic diagnoses in patients with skin of color include alopecia, keloidal scarring, and seborrheic dermatitis in African Americans; seborrheic dermatitis in Asians; and dyschromias in Hispanics.The rapid increase of the population with skin of color in the United States and worldwide requires dermatologists and other physicians to study texts focusing on the distinct cutaneous disorders, reaction patterns, and cultural practices of this population. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161544062 ER -