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May 12, 2025 29 mins
In this special episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color, host Tiffany Mayo, MD, leads a dynamic conversation on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in patients with diverse skin types, joined by dermatologist Steven Daveluy, MD, and patient advocate Jasmine Ivanna Espy.

Together, they offer a unique triangulation of perspectives—clinician, researcher, and lived experience—that frames HS not only as a medical challenge but also a public health, quality-of-life, and equity issue.

Key Timestamps:
00:07 Introductions
02:15 Diagnostic challenges with HS in skin of color
04:42 Laser hair removal for HS
07:01 Hesitancy in using laser hair removal
07:42 Patient experiences with HS
11:13 Physician blindspots with HS management
12:33 Patient experiences and stigmatization
16:53 Treatment advances for HS
19:00 Looking toward the future
25:37 Final thoughts

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