February 8-12, 2012
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, FL

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Program Topics & Schedule
The 2011 DF Clinical Symposia topics and distinguished faculty were selected to ensure you have the latest authoritative and practical information in clinical dermatology—information you will find of great value in your daily practice. Learn about advances and hot topics in dermatology via informal breakfast sessions, presentations and Q&A sessions. 

Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:20 – 8:20 Roundtable Breakfast Sessions
I. Indolent Melanomas – Do They Exist?Ashfaq A. Marghoob, M.D.
II. Plants in the Treatment of Skin Disease: Hidden Ingredients, Hype, Hope and EmolliationDaniel M. Siegel, M.D., M.S.
III. Infantile Hemangiomas: Update on Pathogenesis and TherapyBeth A. Drolet, M.D.
IV. Bullous Diseases: Beyond Pemphigus and Pemphigoid.David T. Woodley, M.D.
8:30 – 12:30 Plenary Session
Introduction
Mini-Symposium: Infectious Diseases
Keynote Address:
The Skin Microbiome
Heidi H. Kong, M.D., M.H.Sc.
Infectious Disease: The International PerspectiveCarrie L. Kovarik, M.D.
Mini-Symposium: Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Psoriasis: Emerging TherapiesWilson J. Liao, M.D.
Vitamin D and Cancer: The EvidenceMarta J. Van Beek, M.D., M.P.H.
Bisphosphonates - The Good, Bad and UglyJanet A. Schlechte, M.D.
Pediatric Infestations: Common and Not So CommonAlbert C. Yan, M.D.
Dermoscopy: Melanoma Specific StructuresAshfaq A. Marghoob, M.D.
Treating the Aging HandDee Anna Glaser, M.D.
5:30 – 6:30 Therapeutics Forum
Friday, February 10, 2012
7:20 – 8:20 Roundtable Breakfast Sessions
I. Hyperhidrosis: Treating Palms, Soles, Scalp and Other AreasDee Anna Glaser, M.D.
II. The Lowdown on Downloads: Advice for Making the Most of Your Portable TechnologyAlbert C. Yan, M.D.
III. New Insights into the Genetics of PsoriasisWilson J. Liao, M.D.
IV. Drug Reactions from Newer Targeted AgentsHeidi H. Kong, M.D., M.H.Sc.
8:30 – 12:30 Plenary Session
Introduction
Werner K. Stiefel Keynote Address:
Agents of Bioterrorism: Cutaneous Manifestations
Boris D. Lushniak, M.D., M.P.H.
Mini-Symposium: Surgery & Aesthetics
Clearing Patients for SurgeryDaniel M. Siegel, M.D., M.S.
Surgical ComplicationsMarta J. Van Beek, M.D., M.P.H.
Evaluating the Aesthetic PatientDee Anna Glaser, M.D.
Mini-Symposium: Medical Dermatology
Great Medical ConsultsMarta J. Petersen, M.D.
Glucocorticoid Management in 2012Janet A. Schlechte, M.D.
Immunosenescence: Causes and ConsequencesJanet A. Fairley, M.D.
5:30 – 6:30 Therapeutics Forum
Saturday, February 11, 2012
7:20 – 8:20 Roundtable Breakfast Sessions
I. Surgical Flaps: How and When To Do ThemMarta J. Van Beek, M.D., M.P.H.
II. Public Health and Prevention: A Dermatologist’s ViewBoris D. Lushniak, M.D., M.P.H.
III. Maintenance of Certification in Dermatology: What You Need to KnowMarta J. Petersen, M.D.
IV. Global Dermatology – Clinical Care for Underserved PopulationsCarrie L. Kovarik, M.D.
8:30 – 12:30 Plenary Session
Introduction
Hot Topic: Viral Triggers of PsoriasisWilson J. Liao, M.D
DF Presidential AddressRichard L. Edelson, M.D.
AAD President-Elect AddressDaniel M. Siegel, M.D., M.S.
Mini-Symposium: Pediatric Dermatology
Keynote Address:
Microbes and Atopic Dermatitis: Facts and Fallacies
Seth J. Orlow, M.D., Ph.D.
Birthmarks as Markers for Systemic Malformations: When and How to ImageBeth A. Drolet, M.D.
Neonatal Dermatology Emergencies and UrgenciesAlbert C. Yan, M.D.
Mini-Symposium: Chronic Wounds & Wound Healing
Emerging Concepts in Wound HealingDavid T. Woodley, M.D.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum and ImpostersMarta J. Petersen, M.D.

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