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 … 
The intermittent nature of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can lead to diagnostic and treatment delays, especially in patients with skin of color whose skin changes may not be as recognizable. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Mona Shahriari, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, about the disease that sh … 
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 … 
A review in Cosmopolitan addressed questions about the safety of radiofrequency (RF) microneedling. Last fall, the FDA issued a safety communication about potential risks with “certain uses” of the devices. The FDA received reports that some RF microneedling patients were burned, scarred, or disfigured, or experienced fat loss or nerve damage. In the article, beauty director Lauren Balsamo sha …