Skin of Color Society
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A professional dermatologic organization dedicated to promoting excellence in skin of color derm e.
The mission of the Skin of Color Society is as follows:
To promote, support, and stimulate the development of information related to all aspects of skin of color within the specialty of dermatology and to make this information available to the general population. To provide a forum for the exchange of information pertaining to skin of color. To promote the education of physicians, residents and no
07/06/2026
World Skin Health Day is coming on Wednesday, July 8! 🌍
This day of awareness illuminates the vital importance of skin health in diverse populations around the world.
Did you know:
✔Acne affects 85% of young adults around the world
✔1.5 million cases of skin cancers are diagnosed globally each year, making them the most common type of all cancers
✔As many as 1 in 5,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa and 1 in 20,000 people in Europe and North America live with Albinism. In some places, these individuals face severe discrimination.
Know the facts. See a board-certified dermatologist.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month! Tune in to hear from SOCS leaders Dr. Nkem Ugonabo and Dr. Prince Adotama about choosing the sunscreen that's right for you, with an explanation about chemical vs. mineral sunscreens.
The best sunscreen is the one you will use every day to keep your skin safe, and that's for ALL skin types!
06/30/2026
World Skin Health Day is coming soon on Wednesday, July 8 🌍!
Did you know?
🔎Researchers estimate that there are more than 3,000 skin diseases affecting more than 1.8 billion people around the world.
🔎Over 1 billion people in need lack access to dermatological care.
🔎In some regions around the world, people travel up to eight hours to access the nearest clinic.
Find out more about how to get involved in this year's campaign and help us raise awareness around the world for Better Knowledge and Better Skin Health:
worldskinday.org
Happy World Vitiligo Day!
In this clip from a Skin of Color Savvy podcast, SOCS member Dr. Tasneem Mohammad talks about how vitiligo is not "just a cosmetic condition" and how it's so important to let people who are interested in treatment know about the various options available.
Tune in to the full conversation between Dr. Mohammad and Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi , who thoughtfully discuss the clinical, cultural, and psychosocial complexities of managing vitiligo across diverse patient populations.
Produced by , Skin of Color Savvy is the official podcast of the Skin of Color Society. Tune in, subscribe, and share!
FULL EPISODE: https://www.hcplive.com/view/skin-of-color-savvy-understanding-vitiligo-skin-of-color-beyond
Hear from SOCS member Umayr Shaikh, who shares how he fell in love with medicine and specifically dermatology. Catch this excerpt and be sure to tune into the whole Skin of Color Savvy episode featuring him as our guest. In this engaging conversation, Umayr discusses his journey in dermatology: https://www.hcplive.com/view/skin-color-savvy-new-generation-dermatology-leadership-umayr-shaikh-mph
Celebrating Juneteenth!
On Juneteenth and every day, we celebrate freedom, justice, and equity for all as we continue to work to advance progress in healthcare and society.
We are delighted to share the latest episode of Skin of Color Savvy, addressing patient empowerment, shared decision-making, and advancing equitable dermatologic care for patients with skin of color.
Hosted by SOCS leader Dr. Elizabeth Kiracofe in conversation with Dr. Avery LaChance and Barry Gardner, this fascinating episode centers on the growing influence of patients in shaping their own care and how clinicians can better partner with them to improve outcomes.
The speakers framed patient empowerment as a shift away from physician-directed care toward active patient participation in treatment decisions — grounded in the principle that "knowledge is power." They emphasized that successful dermatologic care depends not only on clinical expertise but also on trust, education, and meaningful communication.
Tune in to watch this important conversation, and access all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform!
https://www.hcplive.com/view/skin-color-savvy-patient-power-voices-driving-change-skin-color-care
06/12/2026
We're celebrating internationally recognized leaders and global collaboration this month!
We are pleased to share this leadership portrait of SOCS Past President Dr. Seemal R. Desai. Hear Dr. Desai's insights, learn more about his global leadership journey, and find out more about the growth and expansion of SOCS on the world stage!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emGM4-himxk
SOCS Leadership: Dr. Seemal R. Desai SOCS Past President Dr. Seemal R. Desai shares his leadership journ...
Among other important awareness days and months in June, it's National Men's Health Month!
Hear from SOCS leaders, Drs. Prince Adotama .a and Janiene Luke , about seborrheic dermatitis-- a common, chronic, inflammatory, and non-contagious condition that men are more likely to develop than women.
Tune in, learn more, and share!
It's Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Awareness Week, an important time to reaffirm that HS patients need and deserve the kind of care and commitment that says, "I'm going to keep at it until we get you under control," like board-certified dermatologist Dr. Steven Daveluy expresses in this excerpt from a Skin of Color Savvy podcast.
Hear the full episode, hosted by SOCS leader Dr. Tiffany Mayo, in a vital and insightful conversation with Dr. Daveluy and Jasmine Ivanna Espy, patient advocate and founder of the Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa & Inflammatory Diseases (AHSID).
Watch this clip and access the whole conversation: bit.ly/SOCSavvyHS
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