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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

03/12/2026

Can diet make a difference in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)?

Emerging research suggests it can. A recent JDD - JDDonline.com review highlights how targeted dietary changes—such as dairy-free, brewer’s yeast–free, Mediterranean, and very-low-calorie ketogenic diets—may help reduce inflammation and improve HS severity.

Check out this interview with the authors: https://ow.ly/gxwh50YstwG

03/04/2026

Are JAK inhibitor responses different across racial groups in dermatology?

New data presented at Skin of Color Update suggest numerical differences in treatment response among Black, White, and Asian patients in atopic dermatitis trials—while vitiligo data showed comparable or even higher response rates in Black patients.

Safety signals remain reassuring, but these findings highlight an important knowledge gap. Are differences biologic, or related to dosing, diagnostic variability, or disease assessment in diverse skin types?

🗞️ Read Medscape’s coverage of the session: https://ow.ly/pXRl50YoRqq

02/26/2026

🚨 Flash Sale Alert: $50 OFF Registration 🚨
Now through March 1st, save $50 on your registration to the 4th Annual Pigmentary Disorders Exchange (PDE) Symposium.

📌 Use code IG50 at pigmentarydisorders.com or click the link in our bio.

Join us in Chicago, IL for two days of advanced education focused on pigmentary disorders and the lasting sequelae of inflammatory skin diseases across the full spectrum of skin types.

Led by Symposium Chair Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD, this one-of-a-kind CME/CE event—brought to you by MedscapeLIVE! in partnership with ODAC Dermatology Conference and Skin of Color Update—will feature world-renowned dermatology experts covering:

✅ The impact of pigmentary disorders on patients’ quality of life and the need for a paradigm shift in treatment approaches.

✅ The pathogenesis, nuances in clinical presentation, and full range of therapeutic options, including topical approaches, oral interventions, and procedural modalities, for the full spectrum of diseases from hyperpigmentation to hypopigmentation.

✅How treatment options influence pigmentation—ensuring healthcare professionals offer optimal regimens with fewer pigmentary complications.

🗓 Flash sale ends March 1st
💸Save $50 before it’s gone

Secure your spot today!

🔗 Register at pigmentarydisorders.com or click the link in our bio.

02/25/2026

🎉 FLASH SALE!! Register by Friday to receive 20% off Skin of Color Update. Use code MSLDERM at skinofcolorupdate.com or click the link in our bio.

Skin of Color Update has become the largest CE event dedicated to trending, evidence-based research and new practical pearls for treating the dermatology needs of today’s patients.

The 3-day program brings together a faculty of nationally recognized thought leaders and features more interactive sessions and live demonstrations than ever before. Attendees have direct access to elite experts and an experience unmatched by any other event in dermatology.

02/24/2026

New research presented at Skin of Color Update highlights how genetic ancestry may better explain differences in gene expression than self-identified race—revealing important variations in immune and skin-related pathways that could influence disease risk, severity, and treatment response.

Read an interview with an author of the poster: https://ow.ly/AsAz50YknMv

By integrating ancestry-informed insights with clinical care and awareness of social factors, dermatology is moving closer to more equitable, personalized, and precise care for diverse patient populations. ✨

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

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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