Agenda & Faculty | Skin of Color Update | Dermatology Conference

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Skin of Color Update Program

October 3 – 5, 2025 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY

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	THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025 Skin of Color Update 2025: Reaching New Heights in the Management of Dermatologic Conditions in Patients With Skin of Color - Targeted Therapies and Individualized Approaches Virtual Pre-Conference Symposium All times listed are in Eastern Time
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Session I: Targeted Therapies and Their Potential Applications in Patients With Skin of Color: Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, & Beyond
	Session Introduction	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Targeted Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis	Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
	Targeted Therapies for Psoriasis & Beyond	April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A	Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, FAAD Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Session II: Targeted Therapies and Their Potential Applications in Patients With Skin of Color: Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, & Beyond
	Session Introduction	Eliot F. Battle, MD
	Targeted Therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa	Steven R. Cohen, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Targeted Therapies for Vitiligo & Alopecia Areata	Brett King, MD, PhD, FAAD
	Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A	Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD Steven R. Cohen, MD, MPH, FAAD Brett King, MD, PhD, FAAD
	DAY 1 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025
7:30 AM	Registration
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM	Session I: The Evolving Landscape of Dermatology: Drug Approvals, Emerging Therapies, and Aesthetic Advances
	Conference Welcome	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Eliot F. Battle, MD
	Breaking News in Medical Dermatology: Recent Drug Approvals Shaping Care for Patients With Skin of Color	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Addressing Comorbidities in Dermatologic Disorders: Spotlight on Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa — An Expert Discussion on Multidisciplinary Approaches Including the Potential Role of GLP-1 Agonists	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Karan Lal, DO, FAAD Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD
	Aesthetic Treatments for Skin of Color: Tried, True & the Next New	Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD Michelle Henry, MD, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD Michelle Henry, MD, FAAD Karan Lal, DO, FAAD Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM	Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Concurrent Morning CME/CE Workshops
	Injectables in Skin of Color: Mastering Facial Anatomy & Managing Complications — A Practical Workshop	Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD
	Dermoscopy in Practice: Essential Techniques for Skin of Color	Jennifer Stein, MD, PHD, FAAD
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM	Session II: Practical Approaches to Diagnosing and Managing Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patients With Skin of Color: Acne, Rosacea, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
	Session Introduction	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Addressing Acne in Diverse Populations: Personalized First-Line Medical and OTC Treatment Strategies	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Rosacea in Diverse Skin Types: A Practical Approach to Treatment	Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD
	Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Emerging Therapies and Strategies for Effective Management	Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD
	Addressing the Pigmentary Sequelae of Acne Alongside Primary Treatment: A Case-Based Discussion	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD Tiffany T. Mayo, MD, FAAD
1:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM	Session III: Laser and Energy-Based Treatments for Pigmentation and Scarring in Patients With Skin of Color: Practical Protocols and Complication Management
	Session Introduction	Eliot F. Battle, MD
	The Art of Treating Skin of Color With Lasers & Energy-Based Devices	Eliot F. Battle, MD
	Precision Laser Therapy for Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color: Innovations & Best Practices	Paul M. Friedman, MD, FAAD
	Energy-Based Solutions for Acne Scars in Skin of Color: Effective Strategies for Optimal Outcomes	Michelle Henry, MD, FAAD
	Navigating Laser & Device-Based Treatments in Skin of Color: Prevention & Management of Complications	Faculty TBA
	Expert Case Review: Tackling Complex Pigmentation and Scarring Challenges With Energy-Based Devices	Eliot F. Battle, MD Paul M. Friedman, MD, FAAD Michelle Henry, MD, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Eliot F. Battle, MD Paul M. Friedman, MD, FAAD Michelle Henry, MD, FAAD
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Independent Afternoon CME Symposium
6:00 PM	Day One Adjourns
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Welcome Reception and Meet & Greet With Poster Authors in Exhibit Hall

	DAY 2 - SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2025
7:00 AM	Registration
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Session IV: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Practical Approaches to Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, and Eczema in Patients With Skin of Color
	Session Introduction	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Skin of Color: Diagnostic Insights and Advancements in Treatment	Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD
	Beyond the Flare: Practical Solutions for Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Patients With Skin of Color - Expert Panel	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Raj. J. Chovatiya, MD, PHD, MSCI, FAAD
	A Practical Guide to Managing Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Patients With Skin of Color	Mona Shahriari, MD
	Bridging the Gaps: Exploring the Links Between Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Itch	Raj. J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Raj. J. Chovatiya, MD, PHD, MSCI, FAAD Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM	Session V: Pigmentary Disorders in Patients With Skin of Color: A Deep Dive Into Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Approaches
	Session Introduction	Eliot F. Battle, MD
	Melasma in Patients With Skin of Color: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and a Strategic Approach to Prescription and OTC Care	Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
	Vitiligo Treatment Breakthroughs: Optimizing Outcomes for Patients With Skin of Color	Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD
	Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation: From Diagnosis to Tailored First-Line and OTC Treatment Strategies	Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD
	Protecting Skin of Color: Understanding Photodamage and Optimizing Sunscreen Strategies	Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
	Navigating Complexity: Expert Approaches to Challenging Pigmentary Cases — Case-Based Panel Discussion	Eliot F. Battle, MD Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Eliot F. Battle, MD Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM	Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM	Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM	Session VI: Medical Dermatology Potpourri
	Session Introduction	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Navigating Unique Skin Conditions in Asian Patients: Insights and Approaches From the Asian Skin Clinic	Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD
	Forgotten Conditions in Skin of Color: Dissecting Cellulitis, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, and More	Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD
	Underdiagnosed and Undertreated: Pediatric Dermatology Pearls for Skin of Color - Expert Panel	Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD, FAAP Karan Lal, DO, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD, FAAP Karan Lal, DO, FAAD
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Concurrent Afternoon Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Coffee Chat With Faculty in Exhibit Hall	Faculty TBA
5:00 PM - 6:00 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
	Ask the Injector! Audience Q&A	Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM	Independent Dinner CME Symposium
7:15 PM	Day Two Adjourns

	DAY 3 - SUNDAY OCTOBER 5, 2025
7:30 AM	Registration
8:00 AM - 9:15 PM	Session VII: Advances in Managing Keloids, Nail Diseases, and Skin Cancer in Patients With Skin of Color
	Session Introduction	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Keloids: New Insights and Treatment Strategies for Patients With Skin of Color	Brian Berman, MD, PHD, FAAD
	Diagnosing & Treating Nail Psoriasis and Lichen Planus in Patients With Skin of Color: Practical Approaches for Dermatologists	Shari Lipner, MD, PHD, FAAD
	Melanoma & Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers in Skin of Color: Improving Early Detection & Treatment Updates	Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Brian Berman, MD, PHD, FAAD Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD Shari Lipner, MD, PHD, FAAD
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM	Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM	Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM	Session VIII: The Spectrum of Alopecias Affecting Patients With Skin of Color
	Session Introduction	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Scarring Alopecias: Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Clues, and Medical Treatment Options	Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD
	Nonscarring Alopecias: Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Clues, and Medical Treatment Options	Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Adjunctive Treatments for Scarring & Nonscarring Alopecias: OTC and Procedural Options	Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, FAAD
	Scarring vs Nonscarring Alopecias in Children: Nuance in Diagnosis and Treatment	Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD, FAAP
	Real-World Management of Complex Alopecia Cases: Case-Based Panel Discussion	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD, FAAP Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD, FAAP Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, FAAD
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM	Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM	Break: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM	Coffee Chat With Faculty in Exhibit Hall	Faculty TBA
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM	Session IX: Navigating Complexity: Advances and Insights in Medical Dermatology Conditions
	Session Introduction	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	Blisters and Beyond: Managing Bullous Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color	Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD
	Seeing Beneath the Surface: Skin Clues to Systemic Disease in Patients With Skin of Color	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
	The Role of JAK Inhibitors in Treating Patients With Skin of Color	Brett King, MD, PHD, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD Brett King, MD, PHD, FAAD
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM	Coffee Break
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM	Aesthetic Workshop Part 2: Peels, Products, and Dermal Filler Techniques for Patients With Skin of Color Featuring Live Demonstrations
	Session Introduction	Eliot F. Battle, MD
	Cosmeceuticals and Exosomes: Trends Shaping the Future of Skin Care for Skin of Color	Cheri Frey, MD, FAAD
	Peeling Back the Layers: Safe and Effective Chemical Peels for Skin of Color Featuring Live Demonstrations	Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
	Dermal Fillers Live Demonstration: Midface and Cheeks, Nasolabial Folds and Perioral Region, Jawline and Chin Augmentation	Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD
	Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&A	Eliot F. Battle, MD Cheri Frey, MD, FAAD Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
5:10 PM	Closing Remarks	Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD Eliot F. Battle, MD
5:15 PM	Conference Adjourns