Skin of Color Dermatology Services to Help You Achieve Healthy Skin

Although skin disease can affect anyone, it may not affect people with skin of color, including black people, the same as it would white people. In fact, some conditions can affect skin of color more severely. Skin rashes that have low grade inflammation or redness mixed with discoloration or hyperpigmentation in skin of color are most likely to be misdiagnosed and therefore mistreated.

Led by Dr. Hope Mitchell, the board-certified dermatology team at Mitchell Dermatology, is trained to handle patients with all fitzpatrick skin types. At Mitchell Dermatology, we offer personalized skin-of-color dermatology to avoid misdiagnosis and provide proper management and treatment.

Common conditions in people with skin of color:

Skin conditions can look different in patients with darker skin tones. For this reason, it is vital to see a dermatologist who understand and is passionate about treating people with skin of color for proper diagnosis and treatment. If you or someone you know is experiencing any skin concerns, it is essential to consult with a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Mitchell for personalized care.

Common conditions reported by people with skin of color include:

• Hyperpigmentation 
• Uneven skin tone
• Melasma
• Acne
• Hair Loss
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Keloids
• Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
• Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
• Vitiligo

How we treat skin conditions for people with skin of color

With expertise, balancing safety and efficacy. At Mitchell Dermatology we frequently use chemical peel, microneedling and radiofrequency microneedling and laser as part of our customized treatment plans for people who have skin of color. 

Our cosmetic treatment menu consists of many services which are also safe for people who have skin of color and includes some of  the following services:

• Botox
• Fillers
• Juvederm
• Laser hair removal
• Chemical peels
• Laser treatments to remove acne scars, and fine wrinkles

Finding a dermatologist with the skills and experience to identify how skin conditions manifest in people with skin of color is crucial to find the right care from someone who understands your skin.

Personalized dermatological services for skin of color

Although skin conditions can affect any skin tone, they do not always affect everyone equally, especially if you have darker skin. The professional team at Mitchell Dermatology, has the skill, knowledge, technology, and experience to offer culturally sensitive dermatology care to several skin conditions affecting people of color. Call 419.871.3737 to get the expert care you deserve.

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Hope Mitchell, MD, is the founder and medical director of Mitchell Dermatology and an Ohio board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with over 25 years of experience and expertise. Dr. Mitchell obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Rochester and Doctorate of Medicine from The Medical College of Ohio, where she also completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a Pathology Fellowship. She also completed a residency in dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She advocates mentorship, education, and diversity in medicine and dermatology. She is the founder of the Mitchell Dermatology Student Gap Year Internship Program. She has been featured in many newspapers and magazines and is also a speaker for Google and Black Women in Media too. Dr. Mitchell is the Vice Chair and Director of Research for The National Medical Association, Dermatology Section. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and a Member of the Skin of Color Society and National Medical Association.

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