Dermatology Times 2025 Year in Review: Conferences

In 2025, the Dermatology Times content team traveled all across the United States to bring clinicians timely conference coverage, in-depth analysis, and exclusive interviews with leaders shaping dermatologic practice. If you missed any of these key speakers, engaging presentations, and clinical topics, keep reading for our comprehensive recap of this year’s meetings.

South Beach Symposium & Masters of Pediatric Dermatology — Miami Beach, Florida

The year’s early continuing education slate kicked off in Miami Beach with a dual focus on general clinical innovation and pediatric dermatology practice. Experts highlighted practical approaches to common dermatoses and hands-on techniques that translate immediately to office workflows.

• Key Themes: Advanced topical therapeutics, procedural updates, pediatric diagnostic challenges, and clinician communication strategies with families and caregivers
• Key Speakers: Glynis Ablon, MD; Matthew Zirwas, MD; Michael Gold, MD; Leon Kircik, MD; Naiem Issa, MD, PhD, FAAD; Suneel Chilukuri, MD; Peter Lio, MD; Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD; Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD; Nanette Silverberg, MD, and more.

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting — Orlando, Florida

One of the largest annual gatherings in dermatology, AAD 2025 delivered a wealth of scientific and clinical updates. Dermatology Times’ team covered 330+ sessions, interviewing leading clinicians and sharing key late-breaking data that influenced practice in the year ahead.

• Key Themes: late-breaking data, delgocitinib and chronic hand eczema, GLP-1 medications, antibiotic stewardship, laser and device safety, biologics and targeted therapies across disease states, and benzoyl peroxide
• Key Speakers: Jeanine Downie, MD, FAAD; Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD; Adewole (Ade) Adamson, MD, MPP; Michael Sherling, MD, MBA; April Armstrong, MD, MPH, FAAD; Anabela Cardoso, MD; Elizabeth Berry, MD, FAAD; Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD; and more.

Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference for NPs and PAs — Orlando, Florida

At our first conference tailored to advanced practice providers of the year, Dermatology Times captured key clinical pearls and multidisciplinary insights in sunny Orlando, emphasizing real-world application of emerging therapies and diagnostic strategies.

• Key Themes: biologic use and systemic management, JAK inhibitors in inflammatory disease, gene expression profiling, aesthetics and suturing, acne, hair loss, and pigmentary disorders
• Key Speakers: James Del Rosso, DO; Jamie Restivo, MPAS, PA-C; Heather Gates, PA-C; Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS; Darrell Rigel, MD, MS; Ben Lockshin, MD, FAAD; Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C; and more.

Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis Conference — Nashville, Tennessee

At this disease-specific meeting co-chaired by Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, and Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, clinicians explored the latest in immune pathway targeting, emerging biologics, and long-term disease control strategies. Speakers emphasized translational science and patient-centered frameworks to improve outcomes for moderate to severe AD.

• Key Themes: late-breaking data, emerging biologics and small molecules, long-term disease control and quality-of-life outcomes, CHE, personalized treatment approaches
• Key Speakers: Tiffany Mayo, MD; Leon Kircik, MD; Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; Gil Yosipovitch, MD; JiaDe “Jeff” Yu, MD, MS, FAAD; Vimal H. Prajapati, MD; Brad Glick, DO, MPH; Matthew Zirwas, MD; Maureen Offiah, MD, and more.

SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference — Washington, DC

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) Summer meeting highlighted leadership, mentorship, and collaborative practice models for PAs and NPs in dermatology. Reporting included session insights on the scope of practice, evidence-based clinical decisions, and advancing roles within the specialty.

• Key Themes: scarring alopecia, professional development, CHE and patch testing, vitiligo, collaborative care models, workflow streamlining,
• Key Speakers: Eileen Cheever, MPAS, PA-C; Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD; Orit Markowitz, MD; Gina Mangin, MPAS, PA-C; Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD; David Cotter, MD, PhD; Maria Hordinsky, MD; and more.

Elevate-Derm Summer Conference — Park City, Utah

In Park City, Elevate-Derm Summer tackled advanced topics across dermatology with a focus on diagnostic precision and interdisciplinary care, particularly in cancer care and complex inflammatory dermatoses.

• Key Themes: pathology and artificial intelligence, sleep, best prescribing practices, emerging therapeutics and safety, patch testing, psoriasis, hair loss, and skin of color
• Key Speakers: Walter Liszewski, MD; Ata Moshiri, MD, MPH, FAAD; Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C; Anisha Patel, MD; Tina Bhutani, MD; Buchi Neita, MCMSc, PA-C; Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD; Lauren Madigan, MD, and more.

Society for Pediatric Dermatology Meeting — Seattle, Washington

The Society for Pediatric Dermatology annual meeting spotlighted child-specific dermatologic care, genetic conditions, and systemic approaches to complex pediatric skin disease. Our coverage included expert reflections from longtime leaders and award honorees in pediatric dermatology.

• Key Themes: rare dermatoses, family-centered care models, EBS, atopic dermatitis, emerging research, genetic testing, new pediatric indications
• Key Speakers: Lawrence Schachner, MD; Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD; Cory Simpson, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Deepti Gupta, MD; Virginia Sybert, MD; and more.

Dermatology Education Foundation DERM NP/PA Conference — Las Vegas, Nevada

This focused NP/PA event in Vegas delivered evidence-based updates on diagnosis, therapeutics, and practice management. Coverage emphasized translating clinical science into day-to-day care and strengthening provider confidence across settings.

• Key Themes: diagnosis and treatment updates, practice efficiency, GEP testing, psoriasis, combination therapies, rheumatology, AD and pruritus, artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine
• Key Speakers: Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; James Song, MD, FAAD; Karim Ladak, MD; Michelle Hure, MD, MS, FCAP, FAAD; Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD; Linda Stein Gold, MD; David Cotter, MD, PhD; April Martinez-Dulay, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, and more.

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress — Paris, France

We traveled to Europe for the EADV Congress, where international experts presented broad translational and clinical research that resonated across practice types—from inflammatory disease insights to novel immune modulators.

• Key Themes: late-breaking data, novel immune pathways, hidradenitis suppurativa, cross-border treatment strategies, aesthetics, inflammatory disease, OX40 and IL-23 inhibition, alopecia, new drugs
• Key Speakers: Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD; Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; Peter Lio, MD; Volker Koscielny, MD, MBA; and more

Maui Derm NP+PA Fall Conference — Nashville, Tennessee

Dermatology Times’ coverage of Maui Derm NP+PA Fall featured expert strategies across acne, alopecia, rosacea, and more—with sessions led by nationally recognized clinicians in Music City. Founder and program chairman, George Martin, MD, sat down for an exclusive preview of the meeting.

• Key Themes: contact dermatitis, alopecia and hair disorders, procedural care, acne, drug developments, cutaneous oncology, psoriasis, blistering disease, pediatric melanoma
• Key Speakers: Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD; Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHS, PA-C; Walter Liszewski, MD; Stephanie Simmerman, DNP, APRN-C; Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-C, DCN; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Kara Mudd, PA-C; Margaret Bobonich, DNP, FNP-C, DCNP, FAAN; and more

Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference — Las Vegas, Nevada

Fall Clinical in Las Vegas doubled down on clinical mastery in inflammatory conditions, therapeutics, and procedural innovations as one of the biggest conferences of the year. Our coverage integrated expert lectures and panel discourse on evolving decision-making frameworks.

• Key Themes: prurigo nodularis, GEP testing, psoriasis, AD guidelines, pediatric topical approvals, OX40 ligand pathway, CSU, melasma, and hyperpigmentation
• Key Speakers: Mark G. Lebwohl, MD; James Song, MD, FAAD; Brad Glick, DO, MPH; Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD; Marc Serota, MD; Aaron S. Farberg, MD; Ronald Vender, MD, FRCPC; Benjamin Lockshin, MD, and more

SDPA Annual Fall Dermatology Conference — San Antonio, Texas

At the SDPA Fall meeting, discussions centered on PA-physician collaboration, practice leadership, and expanded care models. Live filmings of our Derm Dispatch series with Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, captured award presentations and expert reflections on advancing workforce integration and patient outcomes.

• Key Themes: mentorship, pediatric dermatology, cosmeceutical and social media trends, GVHD, nutrition and lifestyle, cutaneous oncology, CSU, and dermatologist-PA collaboration
• Key Speakers: Yasmine Kirkorian, MD; Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS; Kassandra Holzem, MD; Hayden Middleton, PA-C; Shannon Trotter, DO; Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH; Joseph Gatti, DMSc, MPAS, MBA, PA-C; Heather Goff, MD, MPH; and more.

Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit — New York, New York

This unique summit brought global specialists together to dissect complex immune-mediated dermatoses, emerging interventions, and multidisciplinary care models. Leading scientists, clinicians, and researchers explored the latest breakthroughs in inflammatory skin diseases and their translation from bench to bedside.

• Key Themes: emerging research, metabolism, itch and inflammation, bioelectronic medicine, seborrheic dermatitis, cutaneous lymphomas, JAKs and STATs
• Key Speakers: Brian Kim, MD, MTR, FAAD; Robert Bissonnette, MD; Rachael Clark, MD, PhD; Michael Rosenblum, MD, PhD; Kilian Eyerich, MD, PhD; Benjamin Ungar, MD; Massimo Gadina, PhD; Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD; and more

Horizons in Advanced Practice — Tampa, Florida

Dermatology Times’ Horizons in Advanced Practice meeting highlighted the evolving role of NPs and PAs in dermatology, with a focus on practical disease management, therapeutic decision-making, and collaborative care models. Our co-chairs emphasized real-world topical strategies, patient adherence, and treatment personalization—reinforcing the essential role advanced practice providers play in managing complex, chronic skin disease across diverse practice settings.

• Key Themes: complex AD, type 2 inflammation, psoriasis, CHE, hidradenitis suppurativa
• Key Speakers: Omar Noor, MD; Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHS, PA-C; and Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP

Elevate-Derm Fall — Tampa, Florida

Elevate-Derm Fall wrapped up the conference year with a deep exploration of inflammatory disease, patient-centered care principles, and emerging treatment options. Interviews with clinicians highlighted acne therapeutic innovation, alopecia management, and the value of peer-to-peer exchange in advancing clinical practice.

• Key Themes: topical systemics, hair disorders, acne and rosacea, cross-specialty collaboration, vitiligo, pyschodermatology, hidradenitis suppurativa, multifactorial care, antimicrobial resistance
• Key Speakers: Victoria Garcia-Albea, NP; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C; Larissa Schmidt, DPM; Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD; Lisa Weiss, MMSc, PA-C; Patricia Delgado, DNP, AGPCNP, DCNP, PMHNP; Ted Rosen, MD; Buchi Neita, MCMSc, PA-C; and more.