Career Insights From a Dermatologist Specializing in Skin of Color
Battle, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, shares his expertise on treating skin of color.
At the 2025 Skin of Color Update, Battle discussed his career and advised physicians on best patient-care practices.
Early Career and Challenges
Battle began his medical journey at 34, entering a field where skin care treatments primarily catered to fair skin.
The landscape was "top-down," with treatments targeting the epidermis layer, not the dermal layer, where people with skin of color often experience challenges.
Battle's insights aim to improve patient care for skin of color.
Author's summary: Dermatologist Battle shares his expertise on treating skin of color.