March 6, 2017
Sulzberger lecturer links psoriasis, CV diseaseLike the start of a snowstorm, evidence is accumulating that psoriasis is linked to cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease, and the severity of psoriasis increases the risk of heart disease. > MORE 
Quality teledermatology is part of the future for dermatologyDermatology has long been seen as the specialty that could best use telemedicine to treat more people and improve outcomes. Despite that promise, dermatologists are divided on the future of teledermatology at a time when they should be uniting to establish standards for its use, according to this year’s Livingood lecturer. > MORE 
Gruber lecturer discusses role of UV radiation in mole mutationsAs treating melanoma is difficult, so is developing melanoma. It requires a complex series of genetic mutations — often driven by exposing moles to sunlight — occurring in the right order to overwhelm the system set up to stop the mutated cells. > MORE 
Interview with Christine Léauté-Labrèze, MDChristine Léauté-Labrèze, MD, presented the Eugene J. Van Scott Award for Innovative Therapy of the Skin and Phillip Frost Leadership Lecture at the Sunday Plenary. She is a pediatric dermatologist at Universitaire de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. > MORE 
Health security expert: Dermatologists first line of defense for EbolaAlmost 29,000 cases of Ebola with more than 11,000 deaths were reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in a 2016 report on the 2014-2016 West African Ebola epidemic. The numbers are grisly, but lessons were learned, especially the importance of global health security, said Sunday’s guest speaker, U.S. Public Health Service Rear Admiral Jordan W. Tappero, MD, MPH. > MORE - Hands-on: Fire and ice face off in surgery demoElectrosurgery and cryosurgery. How does each one work? Which one would you select for common benign lesions? What is the place in oncology for either? > MORE
Dr. Torres reflects on accomplishments during his term as presidentAAD President Abel Torres, MD, JD, MBA, introduced a new public relations campaign that is designed to improve the image of dermatologists and the specialty, during his President’s Address at the Sunday Plenary. > MORE 
Dr. Lim calls for unity, diversity in dermatologyAs he begins his term as AAD president, Henry Lim, MD, is focusing on uniting all dermatology professionals to advance the specialty and the care of its patients. > MORE
March 5, 2017
Research studies effects of skin diseases in childrenStudies regarding the development of skin diseases and the care of skin conditions in children were presented Saturday during “Late-Breaking Research: Clinical Studies/Pediatric” (F072). > MORE 
Cosmeceutical facts and fanciesInnovation rules in cosmeceuticals. But innovative doesn’t always equal effective. > MORE 
Aesthetic advances slow the effects of agingThe growing number of aging baby boomers has led to an increase in patients seeking cosmetic treatments from dermatologists to delay the effects of growing older. This has led to the development of new procedures, including the insertion of absorbable lifting sutures and injectable radio frequency treatments. > MORE 
Making progress with acne and rosaceaThe newest advances in acne and rosacea treatments available today and in development were reviewed Saturday during “Acne and Rosacea” (S019). > MORE 
Superficial radiation advances as option for NMSC treatmentDavid J. Goldberg, MD, JD, examined the genesis of the evolution of superficial radiation therapy (SRT) during “New and Emerging Therapies for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers,” part of “New Emerging Therapies” (S022). Dr. Goldberg is a dermatologic surgeon at Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York/New Jersey. > MORE 
Late-breaking science bodes improvementsIn four Late-breaking Research presentations, researchers presented significant developments for treating plaque psoriasis, Candida nail infections, and prurigo nodulari. > MORE 
Research shows promising treatments for patients with ADAfter a prolonged period with few advances in the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), researchers are excited about the possibility of advances based on studies of several biologics, led by dupilumab. > MORE 
Basic science studies examine nails, IL-17 inhibitorBasic science studies of key factors in treating and diagnosing several dermatologic diseases were presented Saturday during “Late-breaking Research: Basic Science/Cutaneous Oncology/Pathology” (F085). > MORE 
New gel effective in treating molluscum contagiosumThe use of povidone-iodine in dimethylsulfoxide gel was effective in treating molluscum contagiosum in a study of 12 patients over eight weeks. The results were presented Saturday during “Late-Breaking Research: Procedural Dermatology” (F073). > MORE - Progress is slow in improving diagnosis of CTCLCutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a complex disease that is difficult to diagnose and manage, but advances in research and technology are raising hopes of finding reliable tests and biomarkers for earlier diagnosis. These advances were examined Saturday during “Management Issues in Cutaneous Lymphoma” (F066). > MORE
March 4, 2017
Media reports on effectiveness of sunscreens can confuse consumersConsumers often have questions about what kind of sunscreen to use and how to use it because of confusing reports. Dermatologists need to be ready to confidently answer those questions. In the end, the best answer is that data show that using higher SPF sunscreens helps reduce the risk of skin cancer. > MORE 
Four Late-breaking Research sessions presented todayThe latest research in dermatology will be spotlighted in 48 abstracts that will be presented in four two-hour sessions Saturday. The abstracts address the latest observations in clinical, surgical, and pediatric dermatology, as well as dermatopathology, therapeutics, and basic research. > MORE 
Allergic dermatitis in childrenConventional wisdom long has suggested that allergic dermatitis is uncommon in children. The reality is, children suffer from allergic dermatitis as frequently as adults. The most common culprits are chemicals in personal care products. > MORE 
Medical literature key in using value to reduce health costsIn a nation divided over the path of health care, there is one fact on which everyone agrees — it all costs too much. Trying to reduce costs seems a Sisyphean task, so a better approach is to get better value. > MORE 
Tips to keep your patients relaxedIn the course of everyday work, people become creative, finding ways to save time and get better results. Friday, four dermatologists regaled a large, interested audience as they reviewed favorite tips — from working positions to folding drapes to helping patients relax — during “Simple Tricks and Practical Tips to Optimize the Surgical Experience for You and Your Patients.” > MORE - Acne guidelines clarify role of antibiotics with topical therapyThe highlights of AAD Guidelines of Care for the Management of Acne Vulgaris, including the use of antibiotics, isotretinoin, hormonal therapy, and physical modalities, as well as the role of diet in acne, will be reviewed during an education session Saturday morning. > MORE
March 3, 2017
Plenary to examine the effects of recent advances in dermatologyThe Sunday Plenary will feature a wealth of scientific and clinical lectures addressing telemedicine, propranolol, cancer development, psoriasis, and the threat of Ebola. The Plenary will also feature addresses by AAD President Abel Torres, MD, JD, and President-Elect Henry Lim, MD, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the Chapin Theater. > MORE 
‘Hot Topics’ examines current issues, latest in researchThe popular session “Hot Topics” will discuss the most exciting new trends and technologies in the specialty, and will review several emerging therapies for the treatment of various dermatologic conditions. > MORE 
Emerging therapies: Speakers to address developing treatments for common conditionsEight new treatments for common dermatologic conditions will be examined during “New Emerging Therapies.” The three-hour session will look at treatments that are now available or that are expected to be in use in the near future, and will include time for questions and answers. > MORE 
From drawing board to bedside: More devices are moving from the lab to the officeThe newest in dermatology technology ranges from applications that have recently become available commercially to items that might better fit into a sci-fi movie. These will be discussed in nine presentations Friday. > MORE 
Managing transplant patients: Treatment options expanding as solid organ transplants become more commonAs the number of solid organ transplant patients increases and their outcomes improve, dermatologists are treating more of them to manage skin diseases and cancers. A Friday symposium will discuss medical and surgical management options, chemoprevention, and new technologies, such as non-invasive imaging. > MORE 
The latest treatment updates: ‘Therapeutic Hotline’ to cover a variety of dermatologic conditionsIt is difficult to stay on top of all the advances in the specialty in the last year, but “Therapeutic Hotline” will go a long way toward helping dermatologists do just that. The session will feature 11 presentations covering everything from acne to Zika. > MORE 
Research improves understanding of complex dermatologic diseasesSeveral complex diseases with cutaneous presentations are benefiting from advances in evaluation and treatment and are leading to better outcomes for patients. Treatments now entering clinical practice and promising research into several of these diseases will be examined Friday during “Advances in Medical Dermatology.” > MORE 
Looking out for the community: Dermatologists need to recognize threats to public healthPhysicians are trained to treat the patients in their offices, but they also need to recognize when a patient has a condition that could spread in a community. Indications of those danger signs and how to deal with them will be examined Friday in “Outbreak! Public Health Threats in Clinical Dermatology.” > MORE 
Surgical principles: Experts to explain tips for many basic proceduresLearn the intricacies of cutaneous surgery or get an update on procedures you can do in your office by attending “Key Surgical Principles We All Should Know.” The symposium will cover anatomy, which antibiotics to use, painless procedures, and tips for suture techniques, skin grafts, and basic flaps. > MORE 
Meet Board members Friday, SaturdayCome and meet the AAD Board of Directors between educational sessions on Friday and Saturday, during the Annual Meeting. Two events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. in The Connection, Hall B4. Stop by to interact with the Board, ask questions, and enjoy light refreshments. > MORE 
Get social with Facebook, Twitter!The Academy has merged its Twitter accounts and renamed the new one @AADmember. If you were already following the Meeting News Twitter feed before, you will continue to see updates about the Meeting under the new @AADmember name. If you weren’t already following the Meeting News Twitter, start following @AADmember today! > MORE
