Dr. Shannon C. Trotter, Board Certified Dermatologist
53 episodes
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Psoriasis doesn’t look the same on every skin tone. In this episode, we break down how psoriasis appears on darker skin, lighter skin and mixed tones, why inflammation may look purple, brown or gray instead of red, and why these differences can delay diagnosis. We explore the limits of the Fitzpatrick scale, how ancestry shapes skin response, and what patients with melanin-rich skin should know about treatment, light therapy and pigment changes. With dermatologist Dr. Mona Shariari, we explai...
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Psoriasis doesn’t look the same on every skin tone. In this episode, we break down how psoriasis appears on darker skin, lighter skin and mixed tones, why inflammation may look purple, brown or gray instead of red, and why these differences can delay diagnosis. We explore the limits of the Fitzpatrick scale, how ancestry shapes skin response, and what patients with melanin-rich skin should know about treatment, light therapy and pigment changes. With dermatologist Dr. Mona Shariari, we explai...
Contact dermatitis affects up to 20% of people and can appear as either irritant (like a chemical burn) or allergic (an immune response after years of safe use). Unlike typical allergies, it doesn’t improve with antihistamines, making patch testing the key to diagnosis. Common culprits include nickel, preservatives, and even “natural” ingredients. Dr. Dathan Heyman shares cases—from plants to kitty litter—that highlight how hidden allergens trigger rashes, and how identifying them can bring l...
Derm-it Trotter! Don't Swear About Skincare.
Psoriasis doesn’t look the same on every skin tone. In this episode, we break down how psoriasis appears on darker skin, lighter skin and mixed tones, why inflammation may look purple, brown or gray instead of red, and why these differences can delay diagnosis. We explore the limits of the Fitzpatrick scale, how ancestry shapes skin response, and what patients with melanin-rich skin should know about treatment, light therapy and pigment changes. With dermatologist Dr. Mona Shariari, we explai...
