This open-access atlas provides detailed descriptions and high-quality images of a wide range of skin conditions on patients with darker skin tones. It is a vital tool designed to help medical students and healthcare professionals to recognize the distinct ways many skin conditions present on diverse skin tones.
By studying these clinical images and descriptions, learners at all levels can enhance their diagnostic skills and better identify subtle variations in skin lesions and rashes. This essential guide supports clinical education and helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world practice, with the goal of ultimately improving patient care.
This site may be used for educational and learning purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for the medical decision-making of a healthcare provider. Consult your own healthcare provider if you have any personal health concerns or questions.
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an immune-mediated systemic disorder that develops in one or more organs most commonly the lungs, skin, liver, and spleen. Cutaneous manifestations are characterized by red-brown papules or plaques most commonly on the face, neck, upper extremities, and upper trunk. Variants of cutaneous sarcoidosis include lupus pernio, Darier-Roussy sarcoidosis, Löfgren syndrome, Heerfordt syndrome, verrucous lupus, angiolupoid sarcoidosis, psoriasiform sarcoidosis, tattoo sarcoidosis, atrophic sarcoidosis, and hypopigmented sarcoidosis.