In 2014, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery started its New Beginnings initiative. Initially launched to benefit cancer survivors, ASLMS physicians volunteered to remove radiation tattoos pro bono. Recently, the ASLMS, under the leadership of its president Paul Friedman, MD, expanded the philanthropic campaign to create the New Beginnings Branding Tattoo Removal Program and partnered with the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance to connect board-certified physicians with sex trafficking survivors for pro bono laser removal of branding tattoos. Alisha Merlo, the Executive Director of Professional Relations at Colorescience, and dermatologists Dr. Friedman, Dr. Emily Guo, and Dr. Elizabeth Kream discuss the impact of this work and their goals for the future of this initiative. Listen now.

ASLMS New Beginnings Initiative

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In the last of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Andrew Alexis, MD, a dermatologist from New York City and the President of the Skin of Color Society, Corey Hartman, MD, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama, and Janiene Luke, MD, a dermatologist in Loma Linda, California, discuss the expanding use of lasers and energy-based devices in patients with richly pigmented skin.

The Use of Lasers and Energy-Based Devices in Patients with Richly Pigmented Skin

In part two of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Dr. Andrew Alexis, a dermatologist from New York City and the President of the Skin of Color Society, Dr. Corey Hartman, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama, and Dr. Janiene Luke, a dermatologist in Loma Linda, California, discuss the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of scarring alopecias.

Time Is Hair: An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of  Scarring Alopecias in Patients with Darker Skin Tones

Klint Peebles, MD, a Washington, DC board-certified dermatologist with expertise in working with sexual and gender-diverse patients, discusses steps that can be taken to make patients more comfortable in healthcare settings.

Transgender Inclusion in Dermatology: Creating a Welcoming, Safe, Affirming Practice for All

In part one of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Drs. Andrew Alexis, Corey Hartman, and Janiene Luke discuss photoprotection and why it matters for all patients.

Photoprotection in Diverse Patient Populations

In this second installment of a two-part episode of The Practical Dermatology Podcast, Brooke Jackson, MD, founder and owner of Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates in Durham, NC, and a dermatologic surgeon and dermatologist, continues the conversation, focusing on different hair textures and styles encountered in her practice and their treatment recommendations. She also shares some of her recommended hair care products.

ASLMS New Beginnings Initiative

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