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Dr Dina Strachan

Harvard and Yale educated board certified dermatologist

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Black Dentist Near Me: Ensuring Better Oral Health in the Black Community

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Managing Stress to Combat Alopecia Areata

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Treating Traction Alopecia in African American Women

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What Is the Ophiasis Pattern in Alopecia Areata?

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Finding a Dermatologist for Black Skin

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How Vitamin Deficiency Contributes to Alopecia

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The Stress and Alopecia Areata Connection

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How to Manage Seborrheic Dermatitis on Black Skin

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Is There a Link Between Alopecia and Cancer?

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PRP Therapy for Alopecia Areata: Does It Work?

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Alopecia on Black People: Special Considerations

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Why Does Black Skin Age Better?

How to Get Even Skin Tone for Black Skin

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Essential Vitamins for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

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Is Onychomycosis Contagious?

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Hair Loss in Black Males: Causes and Solutions

Hair Loss in Black Females: What You Need to Know

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Is Retinol Good for Black Skin?

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Lupus on Black Skin: What You Need to Know

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Ultimate Guide to Moisturizing 4C Hair: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

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Dealing with Ingrown Hairs on Black Skin

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How to Regrow Eyebrows Lost to Alopecia Areata

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Can Traction Alopecia Be Reversed?

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Top African American Skin Care Tips

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When to See a Doctor for Alopecia Areata

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Dandruff in Black Hair: Causes and Treatments

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The Best SPF for Black Skin

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing with Alopecia Areata

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Choosing the Best Wigs for Alopecia: A Complete Guide

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Caring for Bruises on Black Skin

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Hair Transplants for Traction Alopecia: What to Expect

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Keloid Skin and Tattoos: What You Need to Know

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How to Manage Keloid Scars on Black Skin

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Understanding Partial Toenail Removal: What to Expect

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Traction Alopecia: When Is It Too Late?

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Shingles on Black Skin: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention

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Understanding Skin Cancer Risks for Black People

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Proven Strategies to Prevent Alopecia Areata from Spreading

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Why Are My Toenails So Thick? Causes and Solutions

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What Is an Ingrown Toenail Granuloma?

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Dealing with an Oily Scalp and Dandruff

African Americans are affected more by seborrheic dermatitis--or dandruff

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Treating Scars on Black Skin Effectively

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Aftercare Tips for a Healthy Toenail Removal Recovery

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What Does a Black Spot Under Toenail Mean?

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Rosacea on Black Skin: Symptoms and Treatment

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Why a Board-Certified Physician is Best for Your Health Needs

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What is the difference between the Medicare and Medicaid programs?

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What’s the difference between an MD and a DO?

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African Americans and medical debt: understanding the burden

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Black Baby Skin Care: A Comprehensive Guide

Understand the nature and needs of black baby skin!

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Why you should look for a “black primary care doctor near me”

What is coinsurance?

What is coinsurance?

If you have coinsurance, you may get a bill despite having health insurance. Read more.

What is a deductible?

What is a deductible?

Read this if you have insurance and are wondering why you still have a bill.

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What is a copay for health insurance?

Condoms

PrEP medication for HIV–has it made condoms irrelevant?

The Black Beauty Effect

The Black Owned Makeup Brands of The Black Beauty Effect

The Black Beauty Effects celebrated black beauty and black-owned brand...

Copay

A Copay Is Not a Tip

It’s part of your share of the fee

Scars

Scars on dark skin: Not All “Scars” Are Scars

Hair Loss

Biopsy of the scalp | diagnose alopecia

Sometimes Getting a Biopsy Will Give You the Answer

Dermotologist

7 Ways to Make Best Use of Your Board-Certified Dermatologist