Skin of Colour with Dr Anjali Mahto

This is Season 4 Episode 2 of MK on the Mic, a podcast dedicated to having conversations relevant to POC communities. I am joined by Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist and author of The Skincare Bible. In this episode we dive into skin of colour!

Find time-stamped topics below:

1:16 About Dr Anjali Mahto
2:10 The difference between white skin and brown skin, and characteristics of skin of colour
6:05 Racial bias during dermatology training
12:34 The categorisation of skin colour in dermatology
17:20 Late diagnosis of cancer in POC, and symptoms of more common cancers in skin of colour
20:40 Common conditions in skin of colour - from scarring to dark patches
23:14 Normative discontent and placing value in our physical beauty
28:44 Fear of tanning in South Asian communities. Is there a safe way to tan?
32:45 Does skin of colour burn?
34:40 Face mapping - myth or magic?
37:12 When does changing your diet help your skin?
42:00 Supplements
43:40 Popping spots, nose strips, common faux pas, and key parts of a skincare routine
45:35 Korean skincare routines and Korean skin characteristics

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Skincare bible: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-skincare-bible/dr-anjali-mahto/9780241309100

Decolonising dermatology article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/aug/13/decolonising-dermatology-why-black-and-brown-skin-need-better-treatment