The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology took place on March 17-21 2023 at the Ernst N. Moriel Conference Center in New Orleans. The meeting featured more than 300 educational sessions on the latest information on skin, hair and nails, presented by more than 1,100 world-renowned experts in the field of dermatology.
The meeting as always was informative and well attended, attracting dermatologists not only from the United States but also from many international countries, and highlighting the global significance of dermatology research and practice.
The meeting included a wide variety of meeting formats, including plenary lectures, forums and hands-on surgical labs, meeting different learning preferences and needs. As always one of the most popular sessions was the "Hot Topic Session".
This session, a recurring favorite, covered cutting-edge subjects in dermatology as determined by members and attendees. Some of the key topics discussed included:
- Biologics and Psoriasis: The latest advancements in biologic treatments for psoriasis, reflecting the ongoing evolution of treatment options for this skin condition.
- Cosmeceuticals: Insights into cosmetic products with therapeutic properties and their role in skincare.
- Skin Microbiome: Exploration of the skin's microbial communities and the importance of maintaining and repairing the skin barrier for preventing dermatological diseases.
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Updates on biologic treatments for this challenging skin condition.
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Understanding and managing drug eruptions, which have become more common with the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer treatment.
- Acne and Hair Loss: Discussions on the latest approaches to treating acne and addressing hair loss.
- Melanoma: Advances in the diagnosis and management of melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer.
- Dermatological surgery: innovations and techniques in dermatological surgery, which reflect the importance of surgical interventions in dermatology.
Overall, the meeting provided a platform for dermatologists to update themselves on the latest research, treatment options and best practices in dermatology. This exchange of knowledge is essential for improving patient care and advancing the field of dermatology.
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