SOCU 2026

Daily Hot Takes from SOCU 2026: Day 3 & Conference Wrap-Up
A Historic Conclusion to the 17th Annual Skin of Color Update! The 17th Annual Skin of Color Update (SOCU 2026) came to an inspiring conclusion yesterday in New York City, completing three days of unprecedented scholarship, clinical innovation, and community building. Co-Chairs Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD, and Eliot F. Battle, MD, along with Program Development Advisor Heather Woolery-Lloyd, …
Daily Hot Takes from SOCU 2026: Day 2 Highlights
Skin of Color Update 2026 Day 2Following 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 …
Skin of Color Update 2026 Day 2
Daily Hot Takes from SOCU 2026: Day 1 Highlights
Skin of Color Update 2026Day 1 of the 17th Annual Skin of Color Update (SOCU 2026) opened with a historic sense of community, reflection, and relentless dedication to advancing dermatologic care for patients with skin of color. Co-Chairs Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD, and Eliot F. Battle, MD, welcomed attendees from across the globe—spanning Europe, the Caribbean, the UK, and across the United States—marking 17 y …
Skin of Color Update 2026