Daily Hot Takes from SOCU 2026: Day 2 Highlights
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 …
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 … Continue reading "Daily Hot Takes from SOCU 2026: Day 2 Highlights"
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