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Germantown, Tennessee

Dr. Purvisha J. Patel, MD

Documents care for skin of color, darker skin tones, melanin-rich skin, traction alopecia on its own website.

What their website documents

Quoted from advanceddermatologymemphis.com, checked Nov 4, 2026. Follow each link to read it in context.

  • skin of color
    …A Team of Specialists Who Understand Skin of Color Patients with skin of color often experience unique dermatologic concerns—from pigmentation changes and keloid scarring to specific forms of acne and hair loss.…
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/
  • darker skin tones
    ……ia) Acne and post-inflammatory dark spots Razor bumps and ingrown hairs Our dermatologists of color understand that patients with darker skin tones are often told they are not suitable candidates for treatments like laser therapy or chemical peels.……
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/
  • melanin-rich skin
    …These conditions can look different on melanin-rich skin, and some common treatments may cause unintended side effects like discoloration or irritation if not properly selected.…
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/
  • traction alopecia
    ……ally skilled in treating conditions prevalent in skin of color, such as: Hyperpigmentation Melasma Keloids Hair loss (including traction alopecia) Acne and post-inflammatory dark spots Razor bumps and ingrown hairs Our dermatologists of color understand that patients with darker skin tones are often……
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/
  • pseudofolliculitis (razor bumps)
    ……color, such as: Hyperpigmentation Melasma Keloids Hair loss (including traction alopecia) Acne and post-inflammatory dark spots Razor bumps and ingrown hairs Our dermatologists of color understand that patients with darker skin tones are often told they are not suitable candidates for treatments li……
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/
  • hyperpigmentation
    ……Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Our team is especially skilled in treating conditions prevalent in skin of color, such as: Hyperpigmentation Melasma Keloids Hair loss (including traction alopecia) Acne and post-inflammatory dark spots Razor bumps and ingrown hairs Our dermatologists of color un……
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/
  • keloids
    …A Team of Specialists Who Understand Skin of Color Patients with skin of color often experience unique dermatologic concerns—from pigmentation changes and keloid scarring to specific forms of acne and hair loss.…
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/
  • melasma
    ……smetic Dermatology Our team is especially skilled in treating conditions prevalent in skin of color, such as: Hyperpigmentation Melasma Keloids Hair loss (including traction alopecia) Acne and post-inflammatory dark spots Razor bumps and ingrown hairs Our dermatologists of color understand that pati……
    Source: /about-us/meet-our-leading-dermatologist-of-color/

Licensed providers at this address

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ProviderCredentialSpecialtyNPILicense
Jodie HolmesARNPDermatology1770036337TN 26431
Pamela VenegasM.D.Dermatology1609215854TN 0000060082
Purvisha PatelMDDermatology1174637433MS 19882
Sohaila JoubehMDDermatology1982100574TN 72491

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