Hair loss spans diversity continuum
Speakers to bring attention to hair and scalp treatments for varied population.
P014 – Managing Hair Disorders
9 a.m.-noon | Saturday, Aug. 3
Room 606
There’s no one hair and scalp treatment for every kind of hair. But there are old and new remedies that can bring satisfaction to a diverse group of patients and even for the dermatologist tasked with managing hair and scalp conditions. Carolyn Goh, MD, FAAD, will lead a complex discussion on the subject during Saturday’s session, P014 – Managing Hair Disorders. Dr. Goh is associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine.
The session features a panel of dermatologists who will address existing and emerging therapies. In particular, the focus will be on treating diverse populations such as children, racial minorities, and gender minorities. The session will also explore the psychosocial ramifications that make hair loss a unique and challenging problem.
“There are particular differences in hair types and hair care practices in different populations that can contribute to or exacerbate hair loss and scalp disorders such as traction, hair straightening, or use of head coverings,” Dr. Goh said.
Dr. Goh will be joined by panelists Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD, Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD, Tiffany Mayo, MD, FAAD, Paradi Mirmirani, MD, FAAD, Melissa Piliang, MD, FAAD, and Michelle B. Tarbox, MD, FAAD.
In addition to helping dermatologists differentiate potential causes of hair loss and scalp disorders in a diverse patient population, the session will explore formulating a culturally and individually appropriate treatment plan for those populations, and assessing the benefits of both new and old therapies.
