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We asked a team of top African-American physicians what black women may overlook in their healthcare. Skin Jeanine Downie, MD, dermatologist and coauthor of Beautiful Skin of Color "African-American women—and all my patients of color—must wear sunblock. We get skin cancer, too, including melanoma. Every day, rain or shine, January through December, women should be putting on sunscreen with SPF 30 on any exposed skin, from their hairline down to their chest, behind their ears, on the backs of their hands, and on their lips. It rubs off, so reapply; put it on first thing in the morning and again when you go out for lunch. And then make sure to get a total body skin exam once a year by a board-certified dermatologist." Mental Health Janet Taylor, MD, clinical instructor of psychiatry at Columbia University–Harlem Hospital
"We tend to underestimate the role of chronic stress in our lives. A lot of us are raising families on our own, and even if we're married, we're still the caretakers. So I talk to African-American women about chronic stress. A little stress can keep you going through your day; you complete a task and stress levels return to normal. But with chronic stress, you need tools to bring your body back to recovery. When your body feels tense or you have a headache, try taking ten deep breaths through your nose. Make sure to get seven to nine hours of sleep. Identify the outside forces that may be causing you stress, and see about eliminating the ones you can. Learn to say no. I tell my patients no is a complete sentence." Sexual Health La Tanya Hines, MD, ob-gyn and president of the Association of Black Women Physicians "Many of my patients aren't aware that African-American women are more susceptible to bacterial vaginosis [BV], which may be because they tend to have a higher vaginal pH. This is a big deal because BV is associated with increased risk of preterm delivery as well as an increased risk of cervicitis, an inflammation of the cervix, which can then raise the risk for chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and, most important, HIV. If a woman has vaginal discharge associated with a fishy or musty odor, she should see a doctor." Heart Disease Lynne Perry-Bottinger, MD, an interventional cardiologist at New York–Presbyterian Hospital "Most African-American women still don't realize that heart disease is their greatest risk for death. So they must pay attention to their weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Fifty percent of African-American women are obese. So know your numbers; women should have a waist size of 35 inches or less or a BMI of 19 to 25. We should all be eating a diet high in complex carbs and low in sodium, saturated fat, and sugar. Colorful fruits and vegetables should be a staple. And try to exercise at least 30 minutes, three to seven times a week."
Living Beauty is Bobbi Brown’s celebration of turning 50 and being happy with getting a little older and Wiser. This book shares advice on beauty, makeup, skin, exercise, good eating and simple makeovers. Dr. Jeanine Downie is Bobbi’s dermatologist and is featured in this best seller with a chapter. In Dr. Downie’s opinion this book should be required reading for everyone over the age of 35 so they know they can absolutely look forward to getting older with style and grace. View PDFs of some of Dr. Downie's pages from Living Beauty. Cover Page 41 Page 207

New York Times: A Special Section: Health Date: Monday June 19, 2006. Written By: Lynn Zinser Dr. Downie, was interviewed and quoted in this news article. The following is the excerpt of her input. Chlorine, a staple in public polls, is also an issue. Dr. Jeanine Downie, a dermatologist in Montclair, N.J., who is Aftrican-American and was a competitive swimmer, said that chlorine can turn a black skin "ashy" and cause processed hair, popular among black women, to break off or discolor. "The hair issue is a big one," Dr. Downier said. "African-American women are always saying: "What am I going to do with my hair? I can't get it wet." Dr. Downie said that she told patients simple to was their hair immediately and use moisturizer on their skin to prevent any damage.	Dive In Everyone Into the Water By LYNN ZINSER
Dr. Downie was recently featured in THE BERGEN RECORD Skin of color By ABIGAIL LEICHMAN STAFF WRITER Josabet Tecat-Suarez was pretty sure her face wasn't supposed to sizzle during a laser hair-removal treatment. But her gynecologist - yes, gynecologist - told her to stop flinching and held her head in place as he finished. "When the nurse came in, I could tell from her look that all was not well," said Tecat-Suarez, a 31-year-old Paterson resident. Her cheeks, she was horrified to find after a peek in the mirror, "had started to look like a tick-tack-toe board." Later, the wounds swelled and oozed before turning into a mask of milky dots marring her chocolate complexion. This outcome is not uncommon for people with darker skin. Read the entire article here...
Dr. Downie was recently featured in ESSENCE MAGAZINE EXCERPT below... Growing up with a complexion that "needed to be revamped," Jeanine B. Downie, M.D., learned first hand about the importance of having a good self-image. She knew from an early age that she wanted to be a doctor, so she decided to become an expert in the field of dermatology.................. Click here to read the Full Article
Dr. Downie was recently featured in O MAGAZINE Click on the icon below to view the article as an ADOBE ACROBAT PDF