title: Pigmentary disorders in blacks.
abstract: An awareness of pigmentary nuances and an understanding of the psychosocial impact of pigmentary disturbances in blacks is essential in rendering optimal dermatologic care to black patients.
authors: Division of Dermatology, King-Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
authors: P E
authors: PE
authors: Grimes
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Stockton
mesh_terms: D044383:Black People; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006873:Hydroquinones / Q000009:adverse effects; D008548:Melanosis / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D009262:Nails / Q000473:pathology; D009794:Ochronosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D012880:Skin Pigmentation
chemical_list: D006873:Hydroquinones