February 11th, 2010 
admin Dr. Grimes is the Director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California. She is also a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Grimes graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1974 and completed her Dermatology residency at the Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. in 1979. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her work on pigmentary disorders. She lectures worldwide on areas of dermatology that are of special interest to her including vitiligo, melasma, laser-induced hypopigmentation and other disorders of pigmentation as well as ethnic skin and hair disorders. She also lectures on cosmetic procedures for darker racial ethnic groups including chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
Dr. Grimes has authored 100 publications and abstracts and is a member of National and International Professional Societies including: The American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American Dermatological Association, Society of Investigative Dermatology, Dermatology Foundation, International Pigment Cell Society, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She is listed in “The Best Doctors in America” in 2000 and 2001.
She is a past Assistant Editor and Editorial Board Member of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Practical Cases in Dermatology, and Skin and Allergy News. Dr. Grimes is presently a contributing editor to Cosmetic Dermatology.
Dr. Grimes has dedicated her career to disorders of pigmentation. She founded The Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California in 1990 in order to provide cutting edge and alternative therapies to patients suffering from vitiligo and other pigmentary disorders as well as to provide full-service dermatological care to adults and children with other skin diseases.
Dr. Grimes and the Institute are committed to continuing research into the causes and treatments for pigmentary diseases, as well as unique ethnic skin and hair conditions. As a part of this commitment, the Institute has an ongoing research program that focuses on a variety of skin and hair disorders.
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I have brown patch on my skin . What is it,and what can i do to get them off.
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Hello to You.I’ a 28 year old Woman,suffering from a Skin condition.It was Diagnosed as Tinea Versicolor,and the re diagnosed as not having it,just fungus on My skin.It affects My chest,neck,arm and back areas.It scaly and spotty.It itches and discolors My skin.It’s Embarrassing!!I used lots of products and Dermalogists prescriptions.Ketaconozole,Fluconazole,Sulphur Mud,a $99 Topical Steroid(I forgot the name),Selsun,Lotrimin,and now PromisebRx.It’s still not going away.I’m not racial,but the dermatologist is Caucasion.I’m seeking African American Dermatology Help.I’m an Aspiring Model as well,but when I’m called for gigs,I can’t go because of My skin..Please help Me..What do You recommend?
I hope there will be more black dermatologists in NJ, especially in areas of great concentrations of black people, eg Willingboro and Camden. There is a secret skin disease that causes much pain, embarassment and discomfort and is debilitating to millions around the world, yet many Derms don’t have a clue about how to treat and cure. It is called Hydredenitis Supparativa. This disease needs attention NOW. See earthclinic/hydradenitissupparativa/CURES/ to get an idea. Some doctors call it folliculitis, it is much more serious than that. PLEASE HELP AND TELL/ASK YOUr COLLEAGUES ABOUT THIS SECRET SKIN DISEASE. a little research into this disease will go a long way in understanding what maybe some of you are going through.
I’m a 44 year old female African American and have always had acne. I have been on different antibiotics for my skin since I was 18. I have been given topical solutions such as cleocin-T, retin A, benzoyl peroxode face wash and creams such as clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel and 4% fading presciptions creams. I was told that I have cystic acne which seems to have got worst since I moved back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from Norfolk Virginia 2 years ago. It’s really embarrassing and the dark spots just seem to get darker not lighter. Can you please tell me what can be done to control the outbreaks and something for the numerous dark spots??? Would I benefit from a chemical peel or micro-derma-brasion???
I AM A 56 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHO HAS BEEN WEARING GLASSES SINCE THE SECOND GRADE… I NOTICED RECENTLY THAT THE CIRLCES UNDER MY EYES (WHERE THE BOTTOM OF THE GLASSES MEET) HAS GOTTEN DARKER… I BELIEVE IT’S FROM THE TRANSITION LENS (LENSES GET DARKER OUTSIDE), BUT I DON’T KNOW… I LIVE IN A SUBURB OF CHICAGO, THE ONLY AFRICAN AMERICAN DERMATOLOGIST IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO…. I DO USE MAKE UP TO COVER THE DARK CIRCLES… WHAT IS THIS CALLED… I HAVE SEEN OTHER AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH THIS PROBLEM, HOW CAN I RECTIFIY THIS… PLEASE HELP….
Chemical Peels may be dangerous specially if you use those high concentrations of Glycolic Acid.~.~