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So long, New York!

Dermatologists from around the globe gathered in the city that never sleeps for a weekend of learning, connecting, and celebrating. Review the highlights.

Ia26 Derm Tank Check

Meet this year’s Derm Tank winner!

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Holistic hallmark

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Harnessing hair health

A buzzworthy meeting

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Education, effort earned

Don’t forget to claim CME for your meeting participation. Get started now.

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What did you miss?

Discover what you may have missed at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy in New York City.

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DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

Dermatopathologists discuss how to approach spitzoid lesions and how molecular testing can aid in assessing their potential malignancy.

John J. Zone, MD, FAAD, and Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD

Beauty is more than skin deep

Two dermatologists celebrated career achievements, delivering the AAD’s prestigious Kelly and Fox lectures.

George Han, MD, PhD, FAAD; Emil Trokel; Martina Porter, MD, FAAD; and Alexandra Flamm, MD, FAAD

Practice management A to Z

Learn how coding, medication access, technology, staff wellness, and more can impact your practice.

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Cultural competency

Dermatologists can improve care for people with skin of color through education and inclusivity.

DermWorld June | Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 2

DermWorld June | Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 2

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld April | Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

DermWorld July | Pharm-to-table

DermWorld March | Optimizing melasma management

DermWorld March | Optimizing melasma management

‘I’m ready for my close-up’

Rising beauty trends that extend well past this infamous Hollywood line are linked to increased skin allergies.

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Snapshots from the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy

Catch meeting highlights — from sessions to networking and everything in between.

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Give your passion a platform

Wondering how you can apply to give a lectureship at an Academy meeting? There are several named lectureships available.

Learn more or apply now.

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2026 AAD Innovation Academy Photo Gallery

Catch highlights from the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy — from sessions to networking and everything in between.

Lisa Bodell

Time to think

Keynote speaker Lisa Bodell laid the groundwork for dermatologists to streamline their practice and carve out more meaningful moments.

Yevgeniy Semenov, MD, MS, FAAD, and Allan C. Halpern, MD, FAAD

Carpe diem

Lecturers and researchers demonstrate the importance of instilling innovative evaluation, validation, and application today to create a better tomorrow.

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High risk, high reward

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Seeing is believing

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Let’s face it

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Bright lights, bold ideas!

Discover innovation today

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Now and next

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Practice management from every angle

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Dermatology, Inc.

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The sweet science of dermatologic surgery

Hesitating over hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Resources galore

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