Melanin
Melanin: The pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color. Dark-skinned people have more melanin in their skin than light-skinned people have. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes. It provides some protection against skin damage from the sun, and the melanocytes increase their production of melanin in response to sun exposure. Freckles, which occur in people of all races, are small, concentrated areas of increased melanin production.
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The difference in the color of the skin [called melanin] sometimes presents a different issue when it comes to regular skincare. Many dermatologist aren’t properly trained on darker skin tones. This makes it so much harder to properly diagnose and treat certain skin problems. The knowledge that black dermatologists have particularly for darker skin shades is inequivalent to any other in the industry. Visiting a dermatologist sounds both intimating and expensive, but lets put your mind to ease.
First, does your health insurance cover your derm’ appointments? Conditions such as eczema, keloid scars, psoriasis, and severe acne, just to name a few, are usually covered by insurance benefits. Still, however, you must make sure to discuss all of your treatment options with your insurance provider. One valuable source to help you answer some of your health insurance questions is https://www.usdermatologypartners.com/blog/does-health-insurance-cover-dermatology/.
Finding a black dermatologist can be life altering, as well as essential for diagnosing commonly missed skin diseases. Here’s 4 of some of the best black dermatologist specializing in ethnic skin types that you need to know:
Meena Singh, MD
Instagram: drmeenasingh
Facebook: @meenasinghmd
Address: 6333 Long Ave Shawnee, Kansas 66216
Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Meena Singh is a specialist in her area of expertise. Besides the regular skin treatments, her skills involve hair transplants and dealing with ethnic skin problems.
Caroline Robinson, MD
Instagram: crobinsonmd
Website: https://campsite.bio/crobinsonmd
Address: 1135 S Delano Ct a201, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Dr. Caroline Robinson is a board-certified dermatologist and media expert based in Chicago. She specializes in general, medical, and surgical dermatology, with a special accent on ethnic skin. Her active involvement in organizations such as Skin of color Society, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and American Academy of dermatology has made her an expert in all issues connected to ethnic skin.
Lian Mack, MD
Instagram: glamderm
Website: https://skinbetter.com/?_ga=2.9216566.2028114673.1589959622-1873758763.1589959622
Address: 130 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
Lian Mac is a certified dermatologist with extensive knowledge and dedication to comprehensive dermatological care. Her area of expertise, among other abilities, involves treating conditions related to skin of color, she is a member of many societies such as the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Women’s Dermatologic Society.
Tiffany L. Clay, MD
Instagram: codermdrclay
Website: https://dermatologyaffiliates.com/
Address: 3131 Maple Nedr, Ste102, Atlanta, GA 30305
Tiffany Clay is a medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist with a special interest in treating colored skin. Her knowledge and skills, accompanied by her extensive education, have helped many patients that have come to her regarding skin issues. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). Her diagnosis and treatment are based on the previous history of taken medicine and treatments and upon on-site diagnosis.
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References & Cites
- Shiel Jr. W. , MD, FACP, FACR (2020) Medical Definition of Melanin Retrieved May 20, 2020 from https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4340
2. (2019)Does healt insurance Cover Dermatology? Retrieved May 20, 2020 from https://www.usdermatologypartners.com/blog/does-health-insurance-cover-dermatology/
3. (2019) 50 in 50: Black Dermatologist Across the United States Retrieved May 20, 2020 from https://travelnoire.com/50-in-50-black-dermatologists-across-the-united-states
