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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

02/16/2026

Non-scarring alopecias have diverse causes—from grooming practices and environmental triggers to genetics—and effective care starts with patient education to prevent disease progression.

In a Next Steps in Derm video interview from Skin of Color Update, Dr. Victoria Barbosa shares practical guidance for clinicians, including:

• Her plan for patient visits (Tip: Budget more time!)
• Latest in therapeutics, including JAK inhibitors and oral minoxidil
• Management strategies for telogen effluvium, including hair loss associated with GLP-1–related weight loss or bariatric surgery

📽️ Watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/WgV050YeAQZ

⭐ Want more expert insights? 🙋🏽‍♀️ Join us June 27 for Hair and Scalp Disorders: The Rx Pad and Beyond, a virtual one-day conference covering diagnosis, therapeutics, nutrition, lifestyle factors, and real-world decision-making—led by co-chairs Drs. Adam Friedman and Amy McMichael. Register today and elevate your hair and scalp care: https://ow.ly/woYl50YeAQY

02/10/2026

Vulvar dermatoses remain underdiagnosed and undertreated in women with skin of color, often due to cultural stigma, structural and educational barriers, and gaps in clinical training. Many patients delay care, self-manage symptoms, or face challenges having the severity and quality-of-life impact of their disease fully recognized once they do seek help.

A poster presented at Skin of Color Update explores these barriers—including the role of shame—and calls for a paradigm shift in how dermatology clinicians approach vulvar health in historically marginalized populations. Equitable, culturally informed care is essential to improving outcomes and quality of life.

Read more in this Next Steps in Derm commentary: https://ow.ly/RNMJ50YbMzk

02/05/2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is one of the most difficult-to-treat, chronic inflammatory diseases in dermatology – especially for patients with skin of color.

At Skin of Color Update, Dr. Tiffany Mayo shared a case-based approach to earlier diagnosis, reducing stigma, and managing HS as a chronic, systemic disease.

From a simple, high-yield screening question to updated U.S. and European treatment algorithms, her session emphasized holistic, patient-centered care and emerging therapies that can help reduce delays and improve outcomes.

📖 Read a session summary: https://ow.ly/1BuW50Y8slC

02/04/2026

Hair & scalp disorders can be some of the most frustrating conditions to diagnose and treat—and you’re not alone if you’ve been looking for better, evidence-based answers.

✨ The FREE Virtual Conference - Hair & Scalp Disorders: The Rx Pad & Beyond - is a cutting-edge virtual CME conference designed to level up your approach to these complex conditions across all patient populations.

🩺 Co-chaired by Adam Friedman, MD, and Amy McMichael, MD, this focused CME/CE program brings together an all-star faculty—Keira Barr, MD; Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD; Tiffany T. Mayo, MD; and Achiamah Osei-Tutu, MD—for practical, case-based learning you can apply immediately.

Expect deep dives into:
• Evidence-based diagnostic strategies
• Prescription, procedural & OTC treatment options
• New and emerging therapies
• Current guidelines & innovations
• The role of stress, nutrition & lifestyle in hair and scalp health

Plus, interactive panel discussions and sponsored spotlight sessions exploring treatment advancements that complement real-world practice.

What you’ll walk away with:
✔ Confidence in managing complex hair & scalp disorders
✔ Tools to treat diverse patient populations
✔ Expert answers to your toughest clinical questions.

Join us for a dynamic learning experience that goes beyond the Rx pad—and helps you deliver better outcomes for your patients.

👉 Register for this free virtual event at hairscalpdisorders.com or follow the link in our bio.

01/29/2026

Psoriasis doesn’t look the same on every skin tone—and recognizing that matters. 🫶

Dr. Mona Shahriari, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, encourages clinicians to broaden their psoriasis color palette to improve diagnosis and care in patients with darker skin tones.

In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, Dr. Shahriari shares:
✅ Key clues for diagnosing psoriasis in skin of color
✅ The clinical domains of psoriatic arthritis and how early recognition can reduce diagnostic and treatment delays
✅ Research insights on scalp psoriasis
✅ How pigmentary sequelae impact quality of life

A must-watch for clinicians committed to more equitable psoriasis care: https://ow.ly/xv1650Y554r

01/23/2026

Dermatology saw a wave of major treatment advances in the last year—especially for skin conditions that impact patients with skin of color. ✨

In an American Journal of Managed Care article covering Skin of Color Update, Dr. Andrew Alexis outlined recent drug approvals, including new topical JAK inhibitors, PDE4 inhibitors, and biologics.

Notably, many pivotal trials included diverse patient populations, showing consistent safety and efficacy across skin tones—an important step toward more inclusive, evidence-based care.

📖 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/7hwK50Y1ino

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

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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