title: Ten tips for treating acne vulgaris in Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI.
abstract: During the 21st century, people with skin of color will account for a large portion of the US population. According to race projections from the US Census Bureau, persons of African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American descent will make up nearly half of the total US population by the year 2050. Because of our changing demographics, it is important that all dermatologists become comfortable in treating skin of color. This article provides 10 practical pearls for management of acne vulgaris in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI.
authors.affiliation: Las Vegas Skin and Cancer Clinics, 2851 Business Park Court, Las Vegas, NV 89128, USA. cspann@lvscc.com
authors.forename: Candace Thornton
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Spann
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000208:ethnology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000379:methods; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000209:etiology; D044469:Racial Groups; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents