This session provides NPs and PAs with an updated understanding of vitiligo as an immune-mediated disease. Attendees will explore key inflammatory pathways driving depigmentation and how they inform emerging treatment strategies. Faculty will review repigmentation approaches, including topical, systemic, and procedural options. Emphasis will be placed on patient counseling, setting expectations, and supporting long-term disease management.

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.

Sponsored by Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Cutaneous manifestations often provide early clues to underlying gastrointestinal disease. This session equips NPs and PAs to recognize dermatologic signs associated with IBD, celiac disease, and other GI disorders. Faculty will discuss diagnostic considerations, pathophysiologic links, and treatment implications. Attendees will learn how to coordinate care across specialties to improve patient outcomes.

Dermatologic diseases frequently involve the eyes, requiring timely recognition and interdisciplinary care. This session reviews common and high-risk ocular manifestations linked to inflammatory and autoimmune skin conditions. NPs and PAs will learn when to initiate treatment and when to refer to ophthalmology. Practical strategies for collaborative care and preventing vision-threatening complications will be emphasized.

Acne management requires age-specific considerations and a comprehensive understanding of systemic therapies. This session reviews treatment strategies for adolescents through older adults, including hormonal therapies, antibiotics, and isotretinoin. Faculty will address safety considerations, monitoring, and patient adherence. NPs and PAs will gain tools to individualize care across diverse patient populations.

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.

Supported by an educational grant from Biogen.

Sponsored by Eli Lilly

Supported by an educational grant from LEO Pharma, Inc.

The treatment landscape for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis has shifted rapidly from broad immunosuppression to precision approaches aimed at specific drivers of type 2 inflammation and itch. This session reviews the latest developments, including biologics targeting IL-4/IL-13, IL-13, IL-31, and OX40/OX40L pathways, as well as oral and topical JAK inhibitors. Faculty will compare efficacy, safety, and long-term data, discuss how to select therapy for different patient phenotypes and comorbidities, and address practical considerations such as monitoring, access, and treatment sequencing.

Rosacea presents with diverse phenotypes that require tailored treatment strategies. This session reviews subtype classification, underlying mechanisms, and triggers. NPs and PAs will learn how to match therapies—including topicals, lasers, and systemic agents—to specific clinical presentations. Practical guidance on long-term management and patient education will be provided.

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.

Sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Chronic inflammatory diseases increase the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic complications. This session explores shared inflammatory pathways and their systemic impact. NPs and PAs will learn how to assess risk factors, implement screening protocols, and integrate preventive strategies into routine care. The importance of interdisciplinary management will be highlighted.

Alopecia areata is characterized by an unpredictable course with frequent relapse. This session reviews strategies for maintaining disease control and minimizing recurrence. Faculty will discuss long-term use of emerging therapies, including JAK inhibitors, and how to monitor safety. NPs and PAs will also learn how to address the psychosocial burden of chronic hair loss.

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.

Sponsored by Sun Pharma

Pigmentary disorders present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in patients with skin of color. This session reviews conditions such as melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation disorders. Faculty will highlight evidence-based treatments and common pitfalls to avoid. Emphasis will be placed on culturally competent care and patient-centered communication.

Dermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy but requires skillful interpretation. This session advances NPs and PAs’ knowledge in recognizing complex dermoscopic patterns and distinguishing benign from malignant lesions. Faculty will review high-risk features and common diagnostic pitfalls. Attendees will gain confidence in integrating dermoscopy into clinical decision-making.

Hair and scalp disorders in patients of color require culturally informed approaches. This session explores how hairstyling practices influence conditions such as traction alopecia and scalp dermatitis. NPs and PAs will learn to provide respectful, personalized treatment recommendations. Strategies for building trust and improving adherence will be emphasized.

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.

Supported by an educational grant from Lilly.

Sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Ultrasound is an emerging tool in dermatologic diagnosis and disease monitoring. This session introduces NPs and PAs to its clinical applications, including evaluation of inflammatory and soft tissue conditions. Faculty will review image interpretation and practical limitations. Attendees will learn how to incorporate ultrasound into everyday practice.

Urticaria presents differently across age groups, requiring tailored evaluation and treatment. This session compares pediatric and adult presentations, including triggers and disease course. NPs and PAs will review diagnostic approaches and stepwise management strategies. Guidance on when to escalate care or refer will be provided.

Chronic pruritus is a complex and often multifactorial condition that can significantly impact quality of life. This session equips learners with a structured approach to evaluating persistent itch, including key history, physical exam findings, and appropriate diagnostic testing. Faculty will review common underlying etiologies and highlight when to consider systemic or neuropathic causes. Attendees will gain practical guidance on selecting targeted therapies, managing refractory cases, and improving patient outcomes through individualized care.

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.

This interactive session challenges NPs and PAs with real-world, high-complexity cases. Faculty will guide discussion on treatment selection, comorbidities, and interdisciplinary care. The session emphasizes critical thinking and practical decision-making skills.

This interactive panel session brings together expert faculty to address key questions and real-world challenges in clinical practice. Through audience-driven discussion, attendees will gain practical insights, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based guidance on complex topics. Emphasis will be placed on open dialogue, allowing learners to engage directly with experts and apply takeaways to everyday practice.