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11/21/2025

Vanice S. Williams: At the Forefront of Toledo’s Legislative Leadership
By Asia Nail
The Truth Reporter

Vanice S. Williams serves as president of the Toledo City Council, placing her at the forefront of the city’s legislative leadership. She takes in all of Toledo’s history, all that her mother quietly taught her, and the unrelenting drive to be satisfied by nothing less than her best everywhere she goes.

As an experienced leader who has worked in public service, education and in the community, Williams is playing a significant role in creating policies, leading the operational aspects of the city, and in making certain that the voices of city residents are reflected in the decisions made by the council.
This November’s election was a groundbreaking historical moment for the Toledo City Council highlighting the growing influence of Black women in local government leadership. Vanice S. Williams’ fellow council members, Cerssandra McPherson and Brittany Jones, PhD, emerged as the two top vote-recipients among the at-large seats, a milestone that reflects both their dedication and the trust of Toledo residents.
While Williams originally joined the council through an appointment in 2020, she is expected to be formally re-elected to that leadership role by the council members in January, solidifying her place at the helm alongside Jones and McPherson, making it the first time three Black women are leading the city’s legislative body together.
The collective leadership of Williams, Jones, and McPherson represent a new era in the history of the city and a look toward the future.
"Our work speaks louder than words," shares Williams. “This event is more than symbolic. It represents a beacon of hope for young people everywhere, a reminder that leadership is achievable regardless of where someone begins.”
McPherson, the top vote-getter of the at-large candidates, has expressed her desire to mentor the next wave of local politicians. Jones has continued to advocate for practical policy solutions that improve the quality of life for families in Toledo with her food security and zoning reform initiatives.
As City Council President, Williams is tasked with overseeing critical decisions, but her influence extends far beyond council chambers. Born and raised in the heart of Toledo, Williams grew up watching her mother navigate life with unshakable strength. “My mom taught me that showing up matters, even in the smallest ways,” she says.

Williams' story begins in the Smith Park neighborhood, surrounded by the people and moments that taught her how to stand strong, stay humble and keep going. "I’m still a 'community kid' today," Williams says about being raised in the inner city. That world shaped everything she would later become—a place of cracked sidewalks, childhood scrapes, and the quiet, stubborn strength of families who refused to give up. Her mother, Sheila Patterson, was one of those families.
The 80s and 90s were tough years. The drug epidemic took over entire neighborhoods, leaving scars that would remain for generations to come. At 16, Vanice saw her first murder. She watched families unravel and communities struggle to hold on.
“To be honest, my siblings and I didn’t know we were poor until someone told us. My mother kept our home clean no matter what; she always created a sense of normalcy, even while wrestling with addiction,” Williams recalls, her voice soft but certain. “She showed me that you can survive—and even thrive—if you keep moving forward.”
For Williams, survival wasn’t enough. She wanted to break the cycles of poverty and help others reach a life beyond what the neighborhood provided. She wanted to teach and provide opportunities for young people who may feel stuck in their environment.
However, life kept throwing curveballs. College was far from affordable, so Williams joined the U.S. Army in 2001, only to be sent home 2 weeks later due to pregnancy.
“I was surprised, but I knew my baby was a part of my destiny. I decided to embrace the challenge, keep my dreams alive, and make sure my child and I both had a future full of possibility,” says Williams.
Williams' journey through adulthood was a masterclass in perseverance. It was her desire to keep her faith, her family and her community close to her heart that helped drive her forward. As a young mother, she worked overnight shifts at Chrysler, and spent her days teaching at Lifeskills High School, a dropout-recovery program for students fighting for a second chance.
“I did this all while paying for school out of pocket,” she recalls. “It wasn’t easy but I’m proud to say I earned my bachelor’s degree from Lourdes University at age 30.”
As time passed, Williams' focus transitioned from survival to leadership. In 2020, she opened a new childcare center that served the same community she grew up in. Shortly after, she was selected from 132 applicants to join Toledo City Council. Today, she serves as Council President, just one heartbeat away from the mayor’s office, a position that carries immense responsibility and influence.
Vanice S. Williams’ leadership philosophy is based upon observation, understanding and consistency. She believes in supporting the "nuts and bolts" of the city – the employees, the transportation system and other vital functions – so the basic operations of the city run efficiently. Williams isn’t just a leader on paper, she’s a hands-on presence in the city, bringing stability, organization and inspiration to everyone she meets.
“I take a proactive approach to leadership: support the people, provide consistent service and let your work speak for itself,” she says.
As far as Williams is concerned, her greatest accomplishment has been revitalizing the city's parks and youth program. While many communities around the country tend to cut funding for parks and recreation centers early in budget reductions, Williams has made a conscious effort to prioritize funding for these areas. "Youth engagement is vital," she says. "The next generation will lead this city into the future.”
Williams also views problems as opportunities, whether it’s addressing issues related to guns, promoting community-based initiatives, or expanding access to education.
“My faith serves as the guiding principle in my life,” adds the council president. Much of her success, she believes, is due to prayer, discipline and having faith in God's timing. One scripture that is her daily inspiration is found in Chronicles 4:10 – a prayer to increase our territory and influence. Many of the values her mother instilled in her continue to guide her decisions today. As she navigates the pressures associated with public office, she remains focused on the foundation that brought her here: hard work, faith, and community.
“I’ve never told her, but I always sign my name with the ‘S.’ It’s for my mom, Sheila. Everything she taught me—strength, grace, resilience, love—it all travels with me in that single letter. Every time I sign Vanice S. Williams, I want her to know that I’m carrying her lessons, her courage and her heart into every room, every decision, every challenge.”
For children growing up in neighborhoods like Smith Park, Vanice offers this simple yet powerful message: “Where you are today does not dictate where you will be tomorrow. Adjust your mindset, seek mentorship, and persevere.”
Her story is more than a journey—it’s proof. Proof that where you start doesn’t define where you finish. From city sidewalks and childhood scrapes to council chambers and city-wide influence, Vanice S. Williams carries the quiet power of a mother’s love, the stubborn strength of a community that refuses to give up, and the faith that keeps her moving forward. In her hands, one life’s lessons ripple outward, shaping families, neighborhoods, and the entire city.

11/07/2025

A Celebrity Red Carpet/ Famed Studios Expansion Celebration.
The Truth Staff
It was a birthday party, a business expansion celebration, a musical dance fest and a feast of delicious food and drink – all in one exciting evening at The Palace.
Shawanda “Spyda” Clarke and her husband John Clarke, her family, friends, students, colleagues and celebrity guests came together on the evening of Sunday, October 26 at The Palace on Alexis Road to celebrate her birthday. Clarke is the founder and CEO of FAMED Studios.

For more than 15 years, Clarke has been the driving force behind FAMED Studios and Spyda’s 3-D Complex. Her mission is to show young people that where you start in life doesn’t determine how far you can go.

She’s taught more than 5,000 kids to dance, act, model and dream bigger. She’s taken them to TV competitions, coached them through national wins, and even shared the stage with stars. She owns six studios across Toledo, Holland and Columbus, with Cleveland on the horizon.
On Sunday, October 26, Clarke, and her husband John, were joined by not only dozens of friends and colleagues but also by a host of celebrity guests such as comedian Myron Jewell. Cortez Smith, aka Nuck from The Chi; Cuntry Mr. Good Knees; Diamond of the group Crime Mob, among other notable celebrities.
The hallway entrance to The Palace was covered with a red carpet for the guests and celebrities as they entered.
Spyda and her entourage of celebrities arrived to a rousing welcome from the guests and the party officially started.
The entertainment for the evening included W.A.L.L. Music with Anitra Cherry, Dr. Soul, Bobbi Storm.

Spyda’s impact isn’t limited to the studio. Her résumé reads like a Hollywood casting list. She’s acted on Empire, The Chi, Lovecraft Country, and Power: Force. She’s appeared in a Juneteenth commercial for Target, toured with the Millennium Tour, and performed at the Apollo.

Her latest film, Substantial Evidence, is streaming on Tubi. She’s also an independent recording artist — her fourth album, Complex, features Toledo Grammy-nominated producer Todd Young and a hit single “Dale” with Raz B of B2K.

One of her tracks even held the number one spot on the Digital Radio Tracker for eight weeks straight.

And she’s not slowing down. She recently secured a production studio space where she’ll film content, music videos, and even host tour rehearsals. That announcement accounted for part of the celebration on October 26.
And so into the night the party continued – feasting, dancing and enjoying each other’s company.

10/26/2025

Mayoral Candidate Roberto Torres: A New Kind of Independent Leadership for Toledo
By Asia Nail
The Truth Reporter

When Roberto Torres talks about Toledo, you can tell it’s personal. His voice softens when he talks about the neighborhoods he grew up around, the ones that were full of family-owned businesses, church socials and kids walking home from after-school programs. “Those places shaped me,” he says. “And the truth is, I think a lot of folks just want to see their neighborhoods come alive again.”

Torres isn’t new to politics or public service. What is different today is how he is choosing to step into leadership. With decades of experience working under six mayors across four cities, he’s now taking the leap to chart his own course as an independent candidate for mayor.

The word “independent” can mean a lot of things. For Torres, it means having the freedom to really listen, to build bridges instead of walls and to care more about people than party lines.
From the Marines to City Hall
Long before city hall meetings and campaign slogans, Torres wore a different kind of uniform. He’s a Desert Storm veteran, a Marine who still carries that quiet discipline in the way he speaks. He says that’s where he learned what honor, loyalty, and keeping your word really mean. “When you serve,” he tells me, “you don’t get to pick and choose when to show up. You make a promise and you keep it.”
He draws a pretty clear line between that sense of duty and the kind of leadership Toledo, in his view, needs now. It’s not just about showing up; it’s about following through. “Too often, people make promises when they’re campaigning and forget them after they get elected,” he says. “That isn’t leadership. That’s convenience.”
There’s a pause before he continues, the kind that may suggest he’s said this before but still feels it. “It’s like we’ve lost the muscle memory for keeping our word,” he says finally. “Somewhere along the way, we forgot what service really means. Thankfully that’s something we can fix.”
Beyond Party Politics

Torres has been a Democrat most of his life. When he looks at the situation in party politics today, he says, it is barely recognizable. "I believe the democratic way means service to all people," he asserts. "Now it feels like the system’s forgotten that part."

He stops before he continues, not out of frustration, but out of honesty. "It is not a question of turning our backs on anyone. It’s about widening the table again. Toledo deserves leadership that invites everybody to sit down, Democrat, Republican, Independent or a first-time voter," he says.

The balance between firmness and empathy is what makes Torres’ campaign feel different. He doesn’t come across as someone looking to fight the system. He sounds more like someone trying to tune it, so it finally plays in harmony again.

Lessons From Other Cities.

Roberto Torres has the kind of background that tells a real story of the Midwest trying to rebuild itself. He’s lived and worked in places like Canton, Detroit and Grand Rapids, cities that, at one point, were all fighting their way back, just like Toledo is now.

He’s never been afraid to work across party lines if it means getting results. Back in Canton, he teamed up with then-Governor John Kasich, a Republican, to help bring jobs and life back to the city. “We didn’t see eye to eye on everything,” he says with a small smile, “but we both cared about one thing—moving the city forward.”

Over the years, Torres has served under several mayors: Carty Finkbeiner and Jack Ford in Toledo, William Healy in Canton, and Mike Duggan in Detroit. Each, he says, taught him something different about leadership, collaboration and resilience.
Later, in Grand Rapids and Detroit, he worked with Governor Rick Snyder’s team to help Michigan reach beyond its borders and grow its international connections. As Director of the Hispanic Center of West Michigan, Torres focused on international partnerships and cultural attraction, work that caught the attention of the state’s Office of New Americans.

That’s ultimately what led him to Detroit, where he spent six years as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Economic Inclusion. Those years, he notes, coincided with Detroit’s first real population growth in decades, more than 14,000 new residents, while Toledo, during that same time, lost nearly 10,000.

A City of Corridors and Connections

These experiences have left Torres with a message. He has seen how private businesses, when told to invest in communities instead of skyscrapers, can completely reshape the future of a city.

"Detroit got $300 million in corporate partner funds to rebuild neighborhoods," he says. "We could do that here too. Toledo has the same heart, we just need a mayor who believes strongly in that form of partnership."

If elected, according to Torres, the first 100 days of his administration will be spent on what he calls "safe, clean, resilient neighborhoods." The plan is simple: clean up that which has been neglected.

"There’s no pride in a city if the blocks look like they've been forgotten," he said. "We’ve got to get rid of the slum and blight, fix what’s broken and make our streets feel safe again."

He would also like to restore community development corporations (CDCs), the heart and blood of communities like LaGrange, Monroe, Dorr and Main streets. "Those used to be our open doors," he says. "Each had its own heartbeat."

Housing is another big topic. Torres feels strongly that affordable homes shouldn’t be luxury projects or political handouts, but a must-have for strong communities.”
"We have some great local nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity, NeighborWorks, Friendship Baptist, who know what our families need," he shares.

A History of Mentorship

Entrepreneurship is a theme that truly lights Torres up. “Toledo was once a city full of small businesses,” he says with a grin. “We can be that again.” Future programs would include getting back to things that help citizens, particularly our youth and minority entrepreneurs, giving birth to their startup operations. “It is just like seed planting,” he explains. “You water them early, and before long, you’ve got a community full of small business owners feeding their own neighborhoods.”

Torres speaks of working with the late Mayor Jack Ford with genuine respect. Together they created a youth entrepreneurship program designed to teach youth the workings of a small business from start to finish. “We had kids that had written business plans, received mini grants and bought their first equipment,” Torres recalls. “Some of them are still business owners today.”

He still runs into many of those former students. “They’ll say, ‘Mr. Torres, you probably don’t remember me, but I was in that program.’ I say, ‘How could I forget?’ That’s the kind of impact that lasts.”

Opening the Door for Everyone

If there’s one word that keeps coming up, it’s inclusion. Torres has a quiet conviction that division can’t survive in a city that works for everyone. “We can’t grow Toledo if half the residents feel left out,” he says. “When opportunity only flows to one side of town, you build resentment instead of community.”

He points to his decades of work with people from every background imaginable: Black, Latino, Asian, African, Muslim, Jewish. “We’ve all faced moments of being left out,” he says. “So we should understand more than anyone that inclusion isn’t charity. It’s smart policy.”

For Torres, it’s not about choosing sides, it’s about building bridges. “Toledo could be a model for how communities grow together,” he says. “A place where diversity isn’t just a talking point, but a strategy."

Reclaiming Toledo's Heart

Asked what success would look like years from now, Torres doesn't hesitate. "I want people to say Toledo became an international city under our leadership," he shares. "Not because of fancy titles, but because everybody from old South End to Point Place, felt a part of something bigger."

He adds, "I have seen what happens when cities begin to lose faith in themselves and I have seen the reverse when they start again. I want that second story for us."

This isn't the voice of a career politician voicing talking points. It’s more like a neighbor you’ve known for years, someone who’s worked quietly in the background and finally decided it’s time to lead from the front.

And maybe that is the kind of leadership Toledo’s ready for, one built on promises kept, partnerships formed, and the belief that real progress happens one person at a time.

Learn more about Roberto Torres and his vision for Toledo. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

10/10/2025

From the NBA to the Pulpit: Kelvin Ransey’s Journey in the Will of God
By Asia Nail,
The Truth Reporter

Some names live on in highlight reels, frozen in time, soaring toward the rim or knocking down a jumper at the buzzer. For folks in Toledo, Kelvin Ransey is one of those names.

He was the kid from Macomber High who went on to become the point guard who lit up The Ohio State in the late ’70s, battled Magic Johnson and Isaiah Thomas in the Big Ten, and later held his own against NBA legends during the ’80s. That could have been the entire story: the rise, the career, the cheers. But if you sit with Ransey, you learn that basketball was only the opening chapter.

He played in the golden era of basketball, squaring off against giants like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Ask Ransey today about his proudest achievement, and he won’t point to the box scores or the packed arenas. He’ll tell you about his faith, his family and a life lived walking with God.
A Local Star Who Made It

Let’s be honest: not many kids from the neighborhood make it to the NBA. Very, very few, in fact. People dream about it, hoop outside until the streetlights come on, but the odds are brutal. Ransey beat those odds.
“Every stage of my career, I was up against the best. In high school it was guys like Truman Claytor, [Terry] Crosby and [Jim] Leonard —tough competition night after night,” recalls Ransey.
At Ohio State, he didn’t just blend in—he stood out. Four years starting at point guard, going head-to-head with future Hall of Famers every night. The Big Ten in those days was no joke. He laughs now when he remembers it: “By the time I got to the league, I had already been through the fire.”

Drafted fourth overall in 1980, he technically belonged to the Chicago Bulls. But before he even touched a Bulls jersey, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. That’s the business side of basketball most fans don’t see. One minute you’re drafted by one team, the next you’re living in another city. He rolled with it.

In Portland, Dallas and later New Jersey, Ransey carved out six solid seasons. He learned valuable lessons that taught him resilience and the value of consistent hard work. At his peak, he averaged 16 points and seven assists, a stat most guards would be proud to claim. He held his own against legends. Still, if you ask him, the numbers aren’t what stick.

“I was grateful, but I always knew basketball wasn’t the end-all,” he says. “Even when I was at the top of my game, I knew God had something else for me.”

Dreams, Challenges, and God’s Grace

Perhaps his life offers a deeper lesson: success isn’t always easy to define. Ransey knows firsthand that dreams can come true (though sometimes they don’t), but he’s learned that when we stay in the will of God, those dreams are most likely to be fulfilled.

“So that’s what I’ve been doing all my life,” he says. “I’ve been journeying in the will of God, and He just happened to use basketball for His glory.”
A Different Kind of Call

There’s something fascinating about athletes who walk away. Some keep chasing the spotlight until it fades on its own. Ransey stepped back earlier than most. He left the league in 1986, returned home, and began the slow, often unglamorous path of ministry.

Was it easy? Not at all. He admits there were days he missed the energy of the crowd, the adrenaline of competition. But the pull toward God’s will was stronger.

“I grew up in church. My parents raised me on faith. So when basketball ended, it wasn’t hard to recognize the voice of God saying, ‘Now it’s time for something new.’”

He founded Spirit of Excellence Ministries in Tupelo, Mississippi, and poured into it the same grit he once used to run fast breaks. There’s an interesting connection there: the discipline that made him a standout on the court is the same discipline that makes him a steady preacher. Excellence was never just about points or wins. It was about giving your best, whatever the arena.
The Valley No One Wants to Walk

If the NBA prepared him for anything, maybe it was endurance. Because the greatest test of his faith didn’t come on the court. It came in 2018, when, without warning, his daughter passed away from an aneurysm at just 28 years old.

There’s no easy way to write that sentence, and there’s no easy way to live it either. For a moment, Ransey admits, he almost gave up. He considered quitting ministry. The grief was suffocating.

And yet, when it came time to preach her funeral, he did it. Not because of his own strength, but because, in his words, “God held me together.” His daughter’s last words—“I thank God I’m saved”—still ring in his heart.
“Those words,” he says and stops, “are the reason I can go on. I know I’ll see her again.”
It’s one thing to talk about faith in the abstract. It’s another to stand in the middle of pain that raw and say, “I still trust You, Lord.” That’s the kind of faith people can feel when Ransey preaches.
Advice for the Next Generation

If you’re a young athlete today, scrolling through highlight reels and dreaming of the draft, Ransey’s story might sound complicated. On one hand, he’s proof dreams can come true. At the same time, he is a reminder that talent and fame do not solve everything.

What would he tell young athletes right now? He doesn’t hesitate. “Dream big. Work hard. But make sure you’re grounded in something deeper than playing ball. Because the game will end. The cameras will fade. You need something eternal to hold on to.”

He’s honest, too, about what his own parents could and couldn’t do. They raised him right, they loved him fiercely, but they didn’t always have the words or resources to guide him through life at the highest levels. “I had to figure a lot out the hard way. But God was gracious. He never let me go.”
The Book That Almost Didn’t Get Written

Ransey has authored works before, but his new book, From the NBA to the Pulpit: A Journey in the Will of God, feels like his most personal. It took three years to finish. There were moments he almost shelved it altogether.

“Writing a book isn’t glamorous,” he laughs. “You aren’t in front of a big audience. You’re alone, staring at words, trying to get them right. I wanted to quit a couple of times. But God reminded me, like in basketball—dig deep, push through, finish.”
The book traces his life from Toledo’s streets to NBA arenas to Mississippi pulpits. It doesn’t shy away from pain, but it doesn’t wallow in it either. Instead, it keeps pointing back, again and again, to the hand of God shaping the story.
And fittingly, the book signing will be in Toledo, at the old Macomber High School building, the very gym where it all began. There’s something poetic about that: a homecoming, standing where the first chapter began and sharing the testimony of everything that’s followed.
What Really Lasts

Ransey doesn’t talk much about specific games unless you press him. What he talks about most is character. “People say, ‘He never changed.’ That’s honorable, and that’s what matters most to me. God’s character didn’t change. So why should I?”

In a culture obsessed with reinvention, there is something almost radical, about steady faithfulness. Success, after all, is fleeting. Records get broken. Jerseys fade. The applause dies down. What lasts is how you loved, how you stayed true and how you walked with God when no one was looking.
What His Journey Teaches Us

Not everyone will play in the NBA. Not everyone will preach in Mississippi. But everyone will face moments when life doesn’t go as planned. Everyone will stand in the tension between what success was supposed to look like and what God is quietly shaping instead.

Kelvin Ransey’s journey doesn’t give easy answers, but it does point to a way through: lean on God. Work with excellence. Remain humble. And when loss knocks the wind out of you, cling to the hope that there’s more beyond this life.

It’s not a highlight-reel-only kind of story. It’s deeper than that. And maybe that’s why it matters so much.

Kelvin Ransey’s new book, From the NBA to the Pulpit: A Journey in the Will of God, will be released this November. His hometown signing is scheduled for November 4 at the old Macomber High School building in Toledo.

10/04/2025

Skin, Service, and Self-Care: What Soldiers and Patients Should Know About Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and the New Shaving Policies Threatening our Community
By Hope Mitchell, MD, FAAD
The Truth Contributor
It sometimes starts after shaving, razor bumps appear, followed by dark marks and bumps that linger long after the skin calms down. These can be signs of pseudofolliculitis barbae or PFB, a condition that many men with curly or coiled hair know all too well.
PFB isn’t just about discomfort after shaving. It is a medical condition that can lead to inflammation beneath the skin, resulting in hyperpigmentation and in some cases even scarring. That pigmentation isn’t just a cosmetic issue. Darker patches or uneven skin tone can affect confidence, emotional well-being, and even professional opportunities.
Recently, The U.S. Army published guidance that could change how PFB is managed in active duty. Under the new policy, soldiers with chronic cases of PFB who need shaving waivers for more than 12 months within two years may face removal from service. Permanent waivers may no longer be allowed, and units will be required to rebrief grooming standards. Medical personnel will need to prepare formal treatment plans for affected soldiers.
Laser therapy is mentioned as an option, although it entails cost, downtime, multiple treatments and a potential risk of pigment discoloration and scarring in melanin-rich skin AND there are no lasers on the market currently that treat gray hairs. The condition disproportionately affects Black men, and many experts estimate that up to sixty percent of Black men experience PFB.
The physiology behind PFB matters. Curly hair shafts are more likely to re-enter the skin when shaved too closely or pushed by pulling. Every time the skin is irritated, it responds with inflammation and potential infection. In melanin-rich skin, that inflammation often leaves dark marks that may remain longer than in other skin types. Repeated injury, if not managed, can accelerate changes in color, texture, and tone of the skin.
The intent to standardize grooming and appearance expectations and avoid open ended waivers while ensuring treatment for PFB is recognized. However, when these standards intersect with physiology that has a strong correlation with race or disproportionately affects a racial group - policy must be careful to avoid institutional inequality or discrimination.
From a dermatology standpoint, growing and maintaining a well-groomed beard may be the best solution for some patients. Furthermore, there is no conclusive data that a “modest beard interferes with mask function” (https://academic.oup.com/milmed/article/186/7-8/187/6040786?login=false).
So what can be done not just by those in uniform (military, law enforcement, public safety and first responders), but by anyone living with shaving irritation and its aftermath? First, early care matters. If you see razor bumps, notice swelling, or observe dark marks that don’t fade, see a dermatologist to obtain a proper diagnosis. Adjusting shaving practices and using soothing after-care: lightweight, anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe, niacinamide, or dermatologist-guided creams can be beneficial. Protect your skin with daily broad-spectrum sunscreen—even on areas affected by PFB. UV exposure only deepens pigmentation and slows fading. Treatment plans may include anti-inflammatory topical or oral medications, medicated cleansers, and—when appropriate—procedures like peels or carefully chosen lasers, always tailored for melanin-rich skin.
Your Self-Care Prescription to managing PFB starts here:
• Shave smart: always in the direction of growth, with sharp blades, and without tugging.
• Soothe after: use calming, dermatologist-recommended ingredients to reduce inflammation.
• Protect daily: broad-spectrum sunscreen is non-negotiable, even for melanin-rich skin.
• Seek help early: don’t wait for scars—schedule a dermatology visit if irritation or pigment changes persist.

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