What the Skin Reveals: A Dermatology & Dermatopathology Approach to Systemic Disease
At the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Olayemi Sokumbi, MD delivered a masterclass on clinicopathologic correlation. A board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist widely recognized for her expertise in complex medical dermatology, Dr. Sokumbi showcased her special interest in diagnostic dilemmas in her talk. She emphasized the critical role of clinicopathologic c …
At the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Olayemi Sokumbi, MD delivered a masterclass on clinicopathologic correlation. A board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist widely recognized for her expertise in complex medical dermatology, Dr. Sokumbi showcased her special interest in diagnostic dilemmas in her talk. She emphasized the critical role of clinicopathologic c … 
Hair transplantation is becoming a more popular means of addressing hair loss. Social media is fueling the trend with an increase in women, men, and young adults seeking hair transplantation. Among people with afro-textured hair, rising alopecia rates are driving more interest in surgical restoration, though the approach is not without concern. Afro-textured hair tends to grow more slowly compared … 
At the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference in Orlando, Dr. Misty Eleryan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University and Director of Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at Chosen Dermatology in Los Angeles, California, presented her talk “Sun Protection 2.0: Advances in UV Filters, Blue Light Defense, & Beyond” which detailed new developments in our understand … 
New research is supporting the use of two innovative products for acne: a triple combination therapy and the first new molecule for acne in 40 years. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Brooklyn, N.Y., dermatologist Dr. Hilary Baldwin outlines the latest acne studies and how these new treatments are helping dermatology clinicians address the f … 
At the 2026 ODAC Dermatology conference, Dr. Adam Friedman opened his session on prurigo nodularis (PN) with a patient case that felt familiar to many of us. A patient with multiple nodules, relentless itch, and one central question. Why is this happening?
This patient case reminds us that prurigo nodularis is not simply the result of scratching or a sequela of another inflammatory disease. It …