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Nonprofit org dedicated to providing free dermatology education to people of color. #skinofcolorcommunity ig:@skinofcolorcomm | info@skinofcolorcommunity.org

Joined September 2020
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MONDAY MYSTERY! What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Tinea corporis B. Guttate psoriasis C. Secondary syphilis D. Pityriasis rosea
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The correct answer is D! Pityriasis rosea showing annular scaly patches.
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May 18
Monday Mystery: What is the likely underlying cause of this condition? A. Autoimmune melanocyte destruction B. Hyperinsulinemia with insulin resistance C. Chronic sun exposure D. Excess cortisol production
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What’s the diagnosis for the picture below?
0% Melasma
0% Ashy dermatosis
0% Lichen Planus pigmentosus
0% PIH
0 votes • Final results
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The correct answer is Lichen planus pigmentosus!
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Happy Monday Mystery! What is the root cause of the condition seen below? A) Contact with caustic chemicals B) FLG (filaggrin) gene mutation C) Fungal infection (tinea corporis) D) Vitamin D deficiency #skinofcolorcomm #dermatology
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The correct answer is B, FLG gene mutation. The condition is atopic dermatitis, and the loss-of-function mutation in the FLG gene creates a leaky skin barrier. Read more about the role of filaggrin in atopic dermatitis here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…

Revisiting the Roles of Filaggrin in Atopic Dermatitis

The discovery in 2006 that loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene (FLG) cause ichthyosis vulgaris and can predispose to atopic dermatitis (AD) galvanized the dermatology research community...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Monday Mystery: what is the diagnosis? A. Erythema ab igne B. Livedo reticularis C. Cutis marmorata D. Stasis dermatitis Photo Credit: The Hospitalist #skinofcolor #mondaymystery #dermtwitter
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The correct answer is A. Erythema ab igne
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Skin of Color Community@SkinofColorcomm
Apr 20
Thank you to everyone who joined our Match Panel tonight. We hope you found it insightful as you navigate your own journey! Follow us to stay connected for more events, and opportunities ahead
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Skin of Color Community@SkinofColorcomm
Apr 20
Former board members are sharing networking tips for future applicants now!
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Skin of Color Community@SkinofColorcomm
Apr 20
Want to stand out during clinicals? Join our Match Panel to learn the approach that can set you apart!
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Skin of Color Community@SkinofColorcomm
Apr 20
Our newly matched applicants are sharing their path to dermatology—tune in!!
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Skin of Color Community@SkinofColorcomm
Apr 20
Our Match Panel with previous board members will be starting soon at 6:30 PM ET! It’s not too late to join, register now: tinyurl.com/4z2489wk
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Monday Mystery! What’s the diagnosis? A) Seborrheic dermatitis B) Tinea corporis (ringworm) C) Nummular eczema D) Granuloma Annulare Photo creds: VisualDx
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The answer is B) Tinea corporis aka ringworm!
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Monday Mystery! What’s the diagnosis? A) Lichen sclerosus B) Morphea C) Granuloma annulare D) Eosinophilic fasciitis
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The answer is B) Morphea!
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Skin of Color Community@SkinofColorcomm
20 Nov 2025
🌿 Living with Lupus: Understanding Skin of Color 🌿 Join us on November 20th from 6–7:15 PM CST for a special event with Tiffany Marie, Founder of Lupus Chat! #SkinOfColorCommunity #LupusAwareness
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