Annual Updates and Fresh, Practical Pearls

Skin of Color Update Program

September 13 – 15, 2024 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2024

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7:30 AMRegistration
8:00 - 9:15 AMSession I: Medical & Aesthetic Dermatology Updates
Conference WelcomeAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Eliot F. Battle, MD
Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials: Where Do We Stand?Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD; Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
Recent Notable & Newsworthy Drug Approvals: What's New in the Medical Dermatology Armamentarium for Patients With Skin of Color Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Cosmetic Procedures in Patients With Skin of Color: Understanding Cultural, Structural, and Biological NuancesCheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&ACheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD; Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD; Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
9:15 - 10:30 AM
Independent CME Symposium: Advances in Management of Common Skin Conditions in Skin of Color - From Hyperpigmentation to Atopic Dermatitis
Additional 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Supported by an independent educational grant from La Roche-Posay® (a L'Oréal brand)
10:35 - 11:20 AMConcurrent CME/CE Workshop - Med Derm Topic
Concurrent CME/CE Workshop - Aesthetic Derm Topic
11:20 AM - 1:00 PMSession II: Diagnosis and Management of Hair Disorders in Patients with Skin of Color
Session IntroductionAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Scarring & Non-Scarring Alopecias in Patients With Skin of Color: Diagnostic Clues & Nuances in Clinical PresentationSusan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
Management Strategies for Scarring Alopecias in Patients With Skin of ColorAmy McMichael, MD, FAAD
Management Strategies for Non-Scarring Alopecias in Patients With Skin of Color
How Would You Approach This Alopecia Patient? Case-Based DiscussionAmy McMichael, MD, FAAD; Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&AAmy McMichael, MD, FAAD; Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD
Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
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1:00 - 2:15 PMConcurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
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2:20 - 4:00 PMAesthetic Workshop Featuring Live Demonstrations - Part 1
Session IntroductionEliot F. Battle, MD
Facial Anatomy & AssessmentCheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD
Injectables Live Demonstrations: Neuromodulators Noelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Ask the Injector! Audience Q&ANoelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD
4:00 - 5:00 PMConcurrent Afternoon Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
Concurrent Afternoon Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
5:00 - 6:15 PMSession III: Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patients With Skin of Color- Part 1
Session IntroductionAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH
Optimizing Acne Management in Patients With Skin of Color - Case-Based Panel Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD
Diagnosing and Managing Rosacea in Patients With Skin of Color: From Recognizing Subtle Signs to Tailoring TreatmentsHilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD
Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema in Patients With Skin of Color: A Case-Based Discussion on Diagnosis & TreatmentAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&AHilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD; Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD; George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD
Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Day One Adjourns
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6:15 - 7:30 PMWelcome Reception

DAY 2 - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2024

7:00 AMRegistration
7:30 - 9:00 AMSession IV: Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patients With Skin of Color - Part 2
Session IntroductionAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Decoding Psoriasis: Diagnosis and Management in Patients With Skin of ColorAmy McMichael, MD, FAAD
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients With Skin of Color: A Multifaceted Strategy to Diagnosis & TreatmentGinette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD
Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Navigating Diagnosis and Management in Children With Skin of Color - Expert PanelCandrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD; Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color: Crisis StateTheodore Rosen, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&ACandrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD; Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD; Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD; Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD; Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD
Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
9:00 - 10:15 AMConcurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
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9:30 - 10:15 AMBreak: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
10:15 AM - 12:00 PMSession V: Complex Medical Dermatology in Patients With Skin of Color
Session IntroductionAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Exploring Systemic & Autoimmune Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches in Patients With Skin of ColorTheodore Rosen, MD, FAAD
Diagnostic Playbook for Chronic Itch
Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
Drug Induced Rashes in Patients With Skin of Color - Case-BasedJoanna L. Harp, MD, FAAD
An Update on Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis in Patients With Skin of ColorShawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&AJoanna L. Harp, MD, FAAD; Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD
Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
12:00 - 1:15 PMConcurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
*Limited seating available. Arrive promptly to ensure access to lunch. 
12:15 - 1:15 PMBreak: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
1:30 - 3:30 PMSession VI: Lasers & Energy-Based Devices
Session IntroductionEliot F. Battle, MD
Therapeutic & Warning Endpoints for Laser Therapy in Patients With Skin of ColorE. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD
Laser Treatment Protocols for Acne Scars & Pigmented Lesions in Patients With Skin of Color - Case-BasedOmar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD
Minimizing & Treating Complications From Lasers & EBDs in Patients With Skin of ColorEliot F. Battle, MD
How Would You Treat This Patient with Lasers & EBDs? Case-Based Panel Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD; E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD
Integrating Devices Into a New or Existing Practice: This is How You Do ItEliot F. Battle, MD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&AOmar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD; E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD
Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD
3:30 - 4:15 PMBreak: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
4:15 - 5:45 PMSession VII: Medical Dermatology
Session IntroductionEliot F. Battle, MD
Diagnostic Techniques & Treatment Recommendations for Nail Psoriasis and Nail Lichen Planus in Patients With Skin of ColorShari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD
Special Considerations for Treating Skin Conditions in Asian PatientsGeorge Han, MD, PhD, FAAD
High-Yield Dermoscopy Pearls for Acral Lesions in Patients With Skin of ColorJennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&AGeorge Han, MD, PhD, FAAD; Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD; Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD, FAAD
Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD
5:45 - 7:00 PMConcurrent Dinner Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
Concurrent Dinner Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
Day Two Adjourns

DAY 3 - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2024

8:00 AMRegistration
8:00 - 9:15 AMSession VIII: Medical Dermatology
Session IntroductionAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Preventing and Managing Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars in Patients With Skin of ColorGinette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD
Unique Features of BCC, SCC, and Melanoma in Patients With Skin of ColorValerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
The Science of Cosmeceuticals for Aging & Pigmentation Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&AValerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD; Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD; Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD
Moderator: Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
9:15 - 10:30 AMConcurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
Concurrent Breakfast Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation
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9:45 - 10:30 AMBreak: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
10:45 AM - 12:45 PMSession IX: Pigmentary Disorders Deep Dive
Session IntroductionEliot F. Battle, MD
Melasma: Topical & Oral Treatments for Patients With Skin of ColorSeemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
Vitiligo: Current Approaches to Management & Emerging TherapiesPearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD
The Pediatric Dermatologist’s View of Pediatric VitiligoCandrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD
Diagnosing & Managing Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients With Skin of ColorNada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD
Understanding Photodamage & Exploring Photoprotection in Patients With Skin of ColorHeather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Ask Me Anything! Panel Q&ASeemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD; Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD; Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD; Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Moderator: Eliot F. Battle, MD
12:45 - 2:00 PMConcurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
Concurrent Lunch Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentations
*Limited seating available. Arrive promptly to ensure access to lunch.
1:00 - 2:00 PMBreak: Visit Exhibit and Poster Hall
2:15 - 4:35 PMAesthetic Workshop Featuring Live Demonstrations - Part 2
Session  IntroductionEliot F. Battle, MD
Best Practices for Superficial & Medium Depth Chemical Peeling in Patients With Skin of ColorHeather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD
Managing Complications from Fillers & NeuromodulatorsNoelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD
Injectables Live Demonstrations: Filler Strategies for Upper, Mid, and Lower FaceNoelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Ask the Injector! Audience Q&ANoelani Gonzalez, MD, FAAD; Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Closing RemarksAndrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD; Eliot F. Battle, MD
4:35 PMConference Adjourns

2024 FACULTY

Conference Chairs

Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD

Conference Co-Chair

Eliot F. Battle, MD

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Faculty & Advisors

Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD

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Cheryl Burgess, MD Headshot

Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD

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Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD

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Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, 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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Joanna L. Harp, MD, FAAD

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Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD

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Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD

Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD

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Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAD

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Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, FAAD

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Brandi M. Kenner-Bell, MD, FAAD

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Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, FAAD

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Shari Lipner, MD, PhD

Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD

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Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD

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Ginette Okoye, MD

Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD

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Maritza Perez, MD, FAAD

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Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD

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E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD

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Jennifer Stein, MD

Jennifer Stein, MD, FAAD

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Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD

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Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD

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