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.
Battle began his medical journey at 34, entering a field where skin care treatments mainly 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 expertise on skin of color treatment.