Dr. Battle, a board-certified dermatologist, shared his expertise on treating skin of color at the 2025 Skin of Color Update.
He began his journey in dermatology at the age of 34, entering a field where skin care treatments primarily catered to fair skin.
The landscape was described as "top-down," with treatments targeting the epidermis layer, rather than the dermal layer, where people with skin of color often experience challenges.
Author's summary: Dr. Battle shares insights on treating skin of color.