From the ODAC Poster Hall | Chronic Urticaria Exposure During Residency
Chronic urticaria is a common dermatologic condition, yet according to a recent survey, one in five clinicians deviates from known management guidelines. Researchers at the George Washington University (GWU) School of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Dermatology surmised that the lack of confidence in workup and management of chronic urticaria and lack of adherence to guidelines may stem …
Chronic urticaria is a common dermatologic condition, yet according to a recent survey, one in five clinicians deviates from known management guidelines. Researchers at the George Washington University (GWU) School of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Dermatology surmised that the lack of confidence in workup and management of chronic urticaria and lack of adherence to guidelines may stem … Continue reading "From the ODAC Poster Hall | Chronic Urticaria Exposure During Residency"
Hair loss visits are common but, if you’re like me, it can still give pause in a busy clinic. During a session titled Strands of Clarity: Mastering the Hair & Scalp Exam at the ODAC Dermatology conference, Dr. Ronda Farah— nationally and internationally recognized in hair loss and serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota—focused on … 
The FDA’s approval of delgocitinib for chronic hand eczema is shining a light on this and other regional eczemas. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Peter A. Lio, MD, FAAD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Lio shares the burden of chronic hand eczem … 
Vulvar dermatology is one of those areas where small misses can really add up. Symptoms can affect quality of life, and in some cases, result in scarring and permanent architecture changes. Dr Murphy—assistant professor of Dermatology and director of the Vulvar Health Program at George Washington University—walked through six key lessons she’s learned from caring for patients with vulvar dis … 
Following a high-energy kickoff, Day 2 of the 17th Annual Skin of Color Update (SOCU 2026) delivered a masterclass in complex inflammatory dermatoses, cutting-edge hair and scalp algorithms, and practical surgical management of keloids and nail emergencies.
Co-Chairs Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD, and Eliot F. Battle, MD, welcomed attendees back to the main stage for another action-packed day o …