Annual Updates and Fresh, Practical Pearls
October 9 – 11, 2026 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY
2026 Agenda
Friday, October 9, 2026
7:15 AM - 6:00 PM | Registration
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Session I: New Horizons in Skin of Color: Drug Updates & GLP‑1 Therapy
Conference Welcome & Session Introduction
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Eliot F. Battle, MD
Recent Drug Approvals and Emerging Therapies for Patients With Skin of Color—2026 Update
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
GLP‑1 Agonists Therapy in Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Clinical Utility and Aesthetic Considerations—Expert Panel
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD;
Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD;
Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
9:20 AM - 10:30 AM | Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM | Morning CME/CE Workshop
Practical Dermoscopy for Skin of Color: Recognizing Pigmented Lesions and Mimics
Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD
11:30 AM - 1:10 PM | Session II: Inflammatory Skin Conditions—Part 1: Disease State Updates, Pearls, and
Case-Based Approaches to Diagnosis & Treatment
Session Introduction
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Acne in Patients With Skin of Color: Disease State Update
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Rosacea in Patients With Skin of Color: Disease State Update
Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients With Skin of Color: Disease State Update
Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD
Managing PIH After Acne: Evidence‑Based Approaches and Case Reviews
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Acne, Rosacea, and HS Case-Based Approaches to Diagnosis & Treatment—Expert Panel
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD; Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD; Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
1:15 PM - 2:25 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Session III: Lasers & Devices in Skin of Color: Fundamentals, Safety, and Challenging Cases
Session Introduction
Eliot F. Battle, MD
Laser Fundamentals & Physics for Skin of Color
Eliot F. Battle, MD
Optimizing Laser and Device Use in Skin of Color: Guided by Histologic Correlation
Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD
Vascular & Pigment Lasers: Safe Approaches in Skin of Color—Case-Based
Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPH, FAAD
Laser & Energy-Based Strategies for Hypertrophic and Acne Scars—Case-Based
Nazanin Saedi, MD, FAAD
When Things Go Wrong: Practical Algorithms for Managing Adverse Events From Lasers & Energy-Based Devices
Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Eliot F. Battle, MD; Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD; Nazanin Saedi, MD, FAAD; Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPH, FAAD; Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM | Independent CME Symposium
6:00 PM | Day One Adjourns
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Saturday, October 10, 2026
7:15 AM - 6:55 PM | Registration
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Session IV: Inflammatory Skin Conditions—Part 2:
Treatment Advances, Real‑World Pearls, and Case Discussions
Session Introduction
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis: Therapeutic Updates, Comorbidity Care, and Challenging Cases—Expert Panel
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD; Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD
Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema Expert Panel: From Topicals to Systemics—Case‑Based Approaches
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD; Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Practical Case-Based Approaches for Patients With Skin of Color
Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD
Prurigo Nodularis & Itch: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Advances
Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD; Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD; Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD; Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD
9:05 AM - 10:15 PM | Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
9:05 AM - 10:15 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Halls
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM | Morning CME/CE Workshops
Independent CME Workshop
Injectables in Skin of Color: Mastering Facial Anatomy & Managing Complications
Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Session V: Hair Disorders in Skin of Color—Clinical Updates, Practical Pearls, and Case‑Driven Care
Session Introduction
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Scarring Alopecias in Skin of Color: Early Recognition and Treatment Pathways
Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD
Nonscarring Alopecias in Skin of Color: Key Diagnostic Clues and Practical Treatment Algorithms
Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
Adjunctive Treatments for Hair Disorders in Skin of Color: OTC and Procedural Options
Jeanine B. Downie, MD, FAAD
Pediatric Alopecia: Practical Pearls for Evaluation and Management in Skin of Color
Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, FAAP
Navigating Complexity: Expert Approaches to Challenging Alopecia Cases in Skin of Color—Case-Based Panel Discussion
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD; Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, FAAP; Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Jeanine B. Downie, MD, FAAD; Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD; Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, FAAP
1:35 PM - 2:45 PM | Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
1:35 PM - 2:45 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Halls
1:35 PM - 2:45 PM | Expert Exchange Round Table: Alopecia
Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD; Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD
2:50 PM - 4:00 PM | Session VI: Practical Approaches to Keloids, Nail Disease, and Autoimmune Blistering in Skin of Color
Session Introduction
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Keloids in Skin of Color: Treatment Approaches for Prevention and Recurrence Reduction
Donald A. Glass II, MD, PhD, FAAD
Clinical Pearls for Nail Disease in Skin of Color Patients
Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD
Practical Management of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases in Skin of Color
Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD; Donald Glass, MD, PhD, FAAD; Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD
4:05 PM - 5:15 PM | Afternoon Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
4:05 PM - 5:15 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Halls
5:20 PM - 6:20 PM | Aesthetic Workshop Part 1: Neurotoxin Techniques for Patients With Skin of Color Featuring Live Demonstrations
Session Introduction
Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD
Neurotoxins Live Demonstration: Forehead and Glabellar Lines, Crow's Feet and Periorbital Area, Lower Face and Jawline
Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
6:25 PM - 6:55 PM | CME/CE Workshop
Procedure-Focused HS Care: Optimizing Outcomes in Skin of Color
Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD
6:55 PM | Day Two Adjourns
Sunday, October 11, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:05 PM | Registration
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Session VII: Recognizing Atypical Presentations in Skin of Color—Expert Insights on Case‑Driven Care
Session Introduction
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Missed & Misread: Dermatologic Conditions We Commonly Get Wrong in Skin of Color
Case-Based Panel: Medical Dermatology in Asian Skin—From Atypical Presentation to Personalized Care
Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD
Common Inflammatory Dermatoses in Pediatric Patients With Skin of Color: Diagnosis & Treatment Pearls
Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, FAAP
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD; Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, FAAP
9:20 AM - 10:30 AM | Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
9:20 AM - 10:30 AM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Halls
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Concurrent Morning CME/CE Workshops
Navigating Complex Pediatric Dermatology Cases
Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, FAAP
Lifestyle Medicine and Dermatology
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
11:20 AM - 1:20 PM | Session VIII: Pigmentary Disorders in Skin of Color—Disease Updates, Pearls, and Case‑Based Management
Session Introduction
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Vitiligo in Skin of Color: Early Recognition, Medical Management, and Repigmentation Strategies
Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
Melasma in Pigmented Skin: Pathogenesis, Combination Therapies, and Long‑Term Maintenance
Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD
Practical Algorithms for Recognizing & Treating Common Hyper‑ and Hypopigmentary Conditions in Skin of Color
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD
Photoprotection for Skin of Color: Sunscreens, Visible‑Light Protection, and Practical Counseling
Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD
Challenging Cases in Pigmentary Disorders—Case-Based Panel Discussion
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD; Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD; Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD; Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD; Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD; Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD; Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD; Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD; Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD
1:25 PM - 2:35 PM | Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
1:25 PM - 2:35 PM | Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Halls
1:25 PM - 2:35 PM | Expert Exchange Round Table: Pigmentary Disorders
Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
2:45 PM - 4:05 PM | Session IX: Emerging Therapeutics and Skin Cancer in Skin of Color: JAKs, Exosomes, & Melanoma/NMSC Essentials
Session Introduction
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
JAK Inhibitors Dermatology: Indications, Efficacy, and Safety Considerations in Skin of Color
Brett King, MD, PhD, FAAD
Melanoma & NMSC in Skin of Color: Practical Guide to Detection, Referral, and Treatment Considerations
Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
Exosomes in Dermatology: Science, Clinical Promise, and Practical Considerations
Cheri Frey, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Cheri Frey, MD, FAAD; Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD; Brett King, MD, PhD, FAAD
4:05 PM - 4:20 PM | Coffee Break
4:20 PM - 5:50 PM | Aesthetic Workshop Part 2: Chemical Peels and Dermal Filler Techniques
for Patients With Skin of Color Featuring Live Demonstrations
Session Introduction
Eliot F. Battle, MD
Superficial & Medium‑Depth Peels in Skin of Color: Essentials + Live Demonstration
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD; Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD
Dermal Fillers Live Demonstration: Midface and Cheeks, Nasolabial Folds and Perioral Region, Jawline and Chin Augmentation
Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Audience Q&A
Eliot F. Battle, MD; Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD; Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Closing Remarks
Eliot F. Battle, MD
5:50 PM | Conference Adjourns
2026 FACULTY
Conference Chairs
Program Development Advisor
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
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Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD
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Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD
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Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD
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Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD
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Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD
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Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
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Jeanine B. Downie, MD, FAAD
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Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD
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Cheri Frey, MD, FAAD
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Donald A. Glass II, MD, PhD, FAAD
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Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD
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Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD
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George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD
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Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
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Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
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Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD, FAAP
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Brett King, MD, PhD, FAAD
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Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
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Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD
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Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD
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Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD
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Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD
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Nazanin Saedi, MD, FAAD
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Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD
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Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD
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Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD
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Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
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Nikem Ugonabo, MD, MPH, FAAD
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Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD
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