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The answer is B) Tinea corporis aka ringworm!

Monday Mystery! What’s the diagnosis? A) Seborrheic dermatitis B) Tinea corporis (ringworm) C) Nummular eczema D) Granuloma Annulare Photo creds: VisualDx

The answer is B) Morphea!

Monday Mystery! What’s the diagnosis? A) Lichen sclerosus B) Morphea C) Granuloma annulare D) Eosinophilic fasciitis

🌿 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

Lupus causes inflammation throughout the body and can look different across skin tones, from redness to purple or dark brown discoloration. Awareness is the first step toward earlier diagnosis and better care. 💜 #LupusAwareness #LupusEducation #SOCC

🌿 Living with Lupus: Understanding Skin of Color 🌿 Join us on November 20th from 6–7:15 PM CST for a special event with Rodney Ross, Ambassador of Lupus Foundation of America! #SkinOfColorCommunity #LupusAwareness

🌿 Living with Lupus: Understanding Skin of Color 🌿 Join us on November 20th from 6–7:15 PM CST for a special event with Nikki Santiago, Ambassador of Lupus Foundation of America! #SkinOfColorCommunity #LupusAwareness

🌿 Living with Lupus: Understanding Skin of Color 🌿 Join us on November 20th from 6–7:15 PM CST for a special event with Racquel H. Dozier, Founder of Lupus In Color! #SkinOfColorCommunity #LupusAwareness

Monday Mystery! What’s the diagnosis? A) Vitiligo B) Stucco keratosis C) Vitiligo D) Pityriasis alba Photo creds: DermNet NZ

🌿 Living with Lupus: Understanding Skin of Color 🌿 Join us on November 20th from 6–7:15 PM CST for a special event with Dr. Paras Vakharia, Dermatologist at Northwestern University! #SkinOfColorCommunity #LupusAwareness

‼️NEW DATE‼️ SOCC Presents: Living with Lupus When: Nov 20 • 6:00 PM CST Let’s talk real-life strategies: recognizing Lupus on darker skin. Hear from dermatology & rheum experts and people living with lupus. Free event—RSVP via link in bio. Bring your questions!

The answer is A) Papular lichen planus!

Monday Mystery! What’s the diagnosis: A) Papular lichen planus B) Lichen sclerosus C) Psoriasis D) Lupus erythematosus

The answer is D) Acanthosis nigricans !!

Monday Mystery!! What’s the diagnosis? A) Addison’s disease B) Melasma C) Tinea versicolor D) Acanthosis nigricans

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) goes beyond the skin. Healing means care, compassion, and community 💜 At our Bumps + Boils event last month, we discussed how diagnosis can bring hope and the importance of informed, compassionate care. We’re grateful to all who joined us!!

Traction alopecia is a common cause of hair loss in people with skin of color, often from braids, weaves, ponytails, or other tight styles. The good news? It’s preventable! ✅ Looser styles, alternating hairstyles, and taking breaks can protect your hair and scalp health.

The answer is B) progressive macular hypomelanosis!

Monday Mystery! What’s the diagnosis? A) pityriasis versicolor B) progressive macular hypomelanosis C) pityriasis alba D) vitiligo