Skin of Color Seminar Series

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Crowne Plaza Times Square
New York, NY

Program

5th Skin of Color Seminar Series

The Skin of Color Seminar Series has been developed in response to the ever-increasing demand for dermatologic treatments in patients with skin of color, and the accompanying need for education and training in this quickly expanding market. Join the pioneers in skin of color dermatology for these unique educational opportunities.

AGENDA Saturday, May 4, 2013

Breakfast Session on Acne 8:00 – 9:00 AM

General Session 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Acne & Rosacea in Skin of Color
Managing Hyperpigmentation
Tough Day at the Office: Lupus, Scleroderma, Sarcoidosis – Tips for Early Diagnosis and Effective Treatment
Vitiligo – What Every Physician Should Know

Refreshment Break with Roundtable Discussions 10:30 – 11:00 AM

General Session 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Top Laser/Device Procedures in Skin of Color and Safety Protocols
Laser Resurfacing in Skin of Color - Live Demo
Hair Removal in Skin of Color - Live Demo
Skin Tightening in Skin of Color - Live Demo

Lunch Break 12:45 – 1:45 PM

Featured Roundtable Discussions:
- DermPearls with the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
- Supplements to Nourish and Promote Existing Hair Growth
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Attention skin of color experts! Contribute your educational pearl and make an impact on treating patients with skin of color. A compendium of pearls will be made available after the event. Register on site – space is limited!

General Session 1:45 – 3:25 PM

Sunscreen Recommendations for Skin of Color
Skin Cancer in Skin of Color – Part I: Melanoma, Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Keloids – How to Treat Them to Ensure Patient Satisfaction
Controversies in Melasma: Debating the Use of Lasers, Hydroquinone, and Cosmeceuticals
Medical Dermatology Vignettes and Panel Discussion: What Would You Do?

Refreshment Break with Roundtable Discussions 3:25 – 3:45 PM

General Session 3:45 – 5:30 PM

Toxins and Fillers: Techniques for Complementing Cultural Perceptions of Beauty
Avoiding Complications in Cosmetic Procedures: Neurotoxins and Fillers
Dermal Fillers in Patients with Skin of Color - Live Demo
Facial Rejuvenation in Skin of Color - Live Demo
Q&A Panel

Welcome Reception in Networking Lounge 5:30 – 6:30 PM

AGENDA Sunday, May 5, 2013

General Session 8:00 – 9:25 AM

Most Valuable Approaches to Running a Successful Practice
Causes and Treatments for Scalp and Hair Disorders/Scalp and Hair Disorders in Women of African Descent
Follicular Disorders in Men of Color: Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, and Dissecting Cellulitis

Refreshment Break with Roundtable Discussions 9:25 – 9:55 AM

General Session 9:55 – 11:00 AM

Skin Cancer in Skin of Color – Part II: Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
Get a Feel for Cosmeceuticals – A Hands-On Session

Refreshment Break with Roundtable Discussions 11:00 – 11:30 AM

General Session 11:30 – 12:45 PM

Handling Laser Complications
Aesthetic Concerns and Considerations in the Asian, African American and Latino/Hispanic Population
Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders in Skin of Color
Articles of Importance for Ethnic Skin
Closing Remarks

Seminar Concludes 12:45 PM

Program subject to change.

For more information on the Skin of Color Seminar Series, contact us at: (212) 213-8784 or info@skinofcolorseminars.com

Fast Facts

Dermatologists are shifting their attention to the growing skin of color demographic

27% increase in Asian Americans seeking skin rejuvenation treatments between 1999 and 2005

By 2050, half of the U.S. population will consist of skin of color

Site Partners

Jointly Sponsored By

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Louisville and Physicians Continuing Education, FL (PCE FL). The University of Louisville is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing education for physicians.

Designation Statement:
The University of Louisville Continuing Health Sciences Education office designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Continuing Health Sciences Education to require the disclosure of anyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity. All relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests and/or manufacturers must be disclosed to participants at the beginning of each activity.

Target Audience
This CME activity is designed for practicing dermatologists, dermatology residents and fellows, and allied health professionals with an interest in improving skin of color patient outcomes in Dermatology.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:

Identify the top dermatological issues for patients with skin of color.
Distinguish the prominent differences between skin of color and Caucasian skin and how each reacts to acne, melasma, rosacea, and laser treatments.
Formulate informed treatment regimens for patients with skin of color.
Classify skin of color on at least one established scale.
Contrast treatment regimens for Caucasian and skin of color patients.
Determine the efficacy and safety of laser use in patients with skin types of IV to VI, with fewer risks of epidermal adverse events.
Assess appropriate laser settings for treatments of skin of color patients.
Explain how fillers and neurotoxins must be utilized with specific patient populations in mind.
Discuss the importance of sun protection specialized treatment regimens for skin of color patients.
Indicate the importance of patient compliance and adherence to sunscreen use.
Distinguish the differences between skin of color and Caucasian skin in regards to skin cancer incidence and clinical presentation.
Recognize best treatment options for skin rejuvenation and skin aging for patients with pigmented skin.
Detect and manage common skin conditions in skin of color pediatric patients.