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Skin of Color Update is the largest CE event dedicated to trending evidence-based research and new practical pearls for treating skin types III – VI.

Attendees leave with critical annual updates and fresh practical pearls in skin of color dermatology. September 12 - 13, 2020 | Sheraton Times Square | New York, NY

01/15/2026

Hair loss treatments are more in demand than ever—but access still isn’t equal.

Despite the significant quality-of-life impact of alopecia, insurance companies often label hair loss therapies as “cosmetic,” creating major barriers for patients, especially those from underserved communities.

A recent JDD - JDDonline.com editorial examines how the top five U.S. insurers cover hair loss treatments—and what dermatologists can do when coverage is denied. In a Next Steps in Derm commentary, author Dr. Kimberly Salkey offers practical tips to help patients navigate denials and gain access to care.

📖 Read more and join the conversation on advocating for our patients: https://ow.ly/RCi550XWqX6

01/07/2026

Hair loss can be deeply personal—especially for women who wear head coverings.

A poster presented at Skin of Color Update highlights how alopecia in head-covering women carries unique emotional, cultural, and spiritual impacts that are often overlooked. From concerns over modesty when treated by male clinicians to discomfort during clinical photography, these patients face real barriers to care.

Understanding these lived experiences—and adopting culturally sensitive practices—can help dermatology clinicians build trust and deliver more compassionate, inclusive alopecia care.

Read more: https://ow.ly/TL4q50XSBbZ

12/30/2025

Thinking about adding hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) deroofing to your treatment toolkit? 👇

Dr. Steven Daveluy breaks down why dermatologists already have the skills they need — they just may not realize it! In this interview, he walks through the steps of deroofing and explains which patients are ideal candidates for this and other HS procedures: https://ow.ly/igOB50XPTr9

Want to dive deeper into a comprehensive HS treatment approach? Don’t miss Dr. Daveluy’s sessions at ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics & Surgical Conference:
• From Biologics to Oral Therapies: An Overview of HS Medical Treatment
• Getting Your Hand Around HS: An Interactive Medical–Surgical Hands-On Workshop

Join us January 16–19 at the Omni Orlando at ChampionsGate. Register today!

12/22/2025

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) belongs in the dermatology wheelhouse, according to Dr. Mona Shahriari, as dermatologists are uniquely positioned to differentiate CSU from other skin conditions.

In this Medscape article about her Skin of Color Update session, Dr. Shahriari highlights why CSU can be especially burdensome for patients with skin of color, from delayed diagnosis to underestimation of disease severity. She also breaks down practical strategies for recognizing CSU and when to escalate care, including the role of newly approved remibrutinib.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/HutH50XMZkZ

Want deeper insights into CSU and other medical dermatology conditions? Join us at the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics & Surgical Conference January 16–19 in Orlando, where Dr. Adam Friedman will share a CSU disease state update.

12/16/2025

Pincer nail deformity is a painful condition where excessive nail curvature compresses surrounding tissue—most commonly the great toe and often in older adults. While traditional treatments like nail braces or surgical removal can help, they don’t always deliver lasting or cosmetically satisfying results.

💡 This “Great Cases from the JDD” highlights how a 78-year-old African-American woman successfully had her pincer nail deformity corrected with fCO₂ laser: https://ow.ly/58Mi50XJYpA

12/08/2025

Hair loss patients are increasingly arriving to dermatology appointments with trichoscopic images captured at head spas—a rapidly growing trend across the U.S. These spas offer scalp treatments, consultations with trichology professionals, and imaging that patients often hope will guide their diagnosis.

But how accurate are these evaluations? And how should dermatologists approach patients who bring in these images?

In this Next Steps in Derm commentary, the author of a recent JDD - JDDonline.com study on the topic explores whether head spas are helpful in caring for hair and scalp disorders—or whether they introduce new challenges. Learn about the quality of trichoscopic images, how to counsel patients, and what this trend could mean for the future of hair and scalp care.

Read more: https://ow.ly/nY1850XFQGc

11/28/2025

🧡 This Thanksgiving season, we’re grateful for mentorship.

For many dermatologists—especially those from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds—mentorship has been the guiding light in navigating the dermatology residency match.

🌟 The National Mentorship Match Algorithm (NMMA), founded by Dr. Surya Veerabagu, connects medical students with dermatologists and residents through a unique algorithm that pairs mentors and mentees based on shared experiences and interests.

👩‍⚕️ In just one hour, mentors can make a life-changing impact—offering guidance on applications, interviews, and confidence in the match process.

As Dr. Adam Friedman reminds us: “The broader dermatology community needs you.”

This holiday season, consider giving back by becoming a mentor. Together, we can help level the playing field.

Learn more about the program in this Next Steps in Derm article: https://ow.ly/ioZy50XxLyO

11/20/2025

At Skin of Color Update 2025, one of the most talked-about sessions explored how GLP-1 agonists and multidisciplinary care can help address comorbidities in psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.

🧠 Dr. Jennifer Soung highlighted the role of adipose tissue as an active endocrine organ that releases pro-inflammatory cytokines—linking obesity, inflammation, and reduced biologic response.
💬 Dr. Karan Lal discussed the systemic factors in hidradenitis suppurativa and how dermatologists often serve as primary care partners for these patients.

Both experts emphasized using patient-friendly language when discussing weight, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration when prescribing or referring for GLP-1 therapy.

Read more in this American Journal of Managed Care article: https://ow.ly/jPQv50Xu9Q9

11/12/2025

Our sister conference, the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics & Surgical Conference, also offers sessions that address the dermatologic treatment of patients with skin of color.

At ODAC 2025, Dr. Pooja Sodha reviewed diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. She emphasized early intervention, addressing inflammation, and tailoring therapy to pigment depth and skin type. Dr. Sodha’s multimodal approach includes topical agents, laser-assisted drug delivery with tranexamic acid, and energy-based devices. For post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, she recommends tacrolimus, bimatoprost, and fractional or excimer lasers.

Her key message: Understanding inflammation’s impact on melanocytes and combining therapies yields optimal, patient-centered outcomes.

Read the full Next Steps in Derm session summary: https://ow.ly/cHVX50XqaPt

11/04/2025

Guiding patients in making sound decisions about the care of their skin, hair, and nails is foundational to quality dermatologic care. In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month, read this Next Steps in Derm JDD Buzz commentary on the dermatologic hazards of nail products, both those used in the salon and at home: 🔗https://ow.ly/W9zX50XlUFf

Learn:
💅 How nail product usage can lead to allergic contact dermatitis and what chemicals are involved.
💅 The latest research in the risks of UV light exposure during gel manicures.
💅 How dermatology clinicians should counsel their patients about the use of nail products, including practical steps patients can take to reduce their risks of adverse outcomes.

10/27/2025

Skin of Color Update co-chair Dr. Eliot F. Battle was featured in an American Journal of Managed Care article that outlined some of Dr. Battle’s career insights. He shared those insights in his Skin of Color Update session on using lasers and energy-based devices in patients with darker skin tones.

🗞️Read the article and learn:
⭐ How skin of color dermatology has changed since Dr. Battle became a dermatologist.
⭐ How he’s grown his practice in Washington, D.C., by treating conservatively and seeing each patient as an individual.
⭐ His thoughts on the safety and effectiveness of various lasers and energy-based devices in patients with darker skin tones.

🔗https://ow.ly/XWEb50XiB2c

10/21/2025

🎉Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, a frequent lecturer at Skin of Color Update, is now the conference’s program development advisor! 🎉

Dr. Woolery-Lloyd will join Skin of Color Update founders and co-chairs Drs. Andrew Alexis and Eliot F. Battle in planning the 2026 conference, which will be held October 9-11 at the New York Hilton Midtown.

“It is a true honor to be asked to serve as a program development advisor for Skin of Color Update,” Dr. Woolery-Lloyd says. “Skin of Color Update has long been a go-to resource for me and so many of my colleagues. I’ve been consistently impressed by this meeting’s ability to keep clinicians up to date on the latest in skin of color dermatology. I’m excited to have the opportunity to lend my expertise and help shape what is sure to be another successful and exciting year.”

Please help us welcome Dr. Woolery-Lloyd to the planning team by sharing your congratulations in the comments.👏

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Skin of Color Update (previously Skin of Color Seminar Series) is the largest CE event dedicated to trending evidence-based research and new practical pearls for treating skin types III – VI. Participants leave with critical annual updates and fresh practical pearls in skin of color dermatology. Earn CE in New York City with direct access to elite experts and an experience unmatched by any other event in dermatology. Register now for this 2-day, case-based event, attended by over 300 dermatology experts. The Experts’ Forum for Multicultural Dermatology