Lectures, award

• Eugene J. Van Scott Lecture
  Chair: Jennifer Parish. Speaker: Eric Bernstein
• Edward L. Keyes Award for the Best Resident Paper
  Chair: Vesna Petronic-Rosic
• Peter Flesch Lecture
  Norbert Wikonkál

New and emerging entities

• Bioregeneration
  Marina Landau

Surgical complications and emergencies

• Periorbital problems from fillers
  Esperanza Welsh

Challenges and solutions 

• Biofilms and the Skin Microbiome
  Vera Tesic

Ageing and Rejuvenation (Fillers, neurotoxins,mesotherapy)

• Chemical peels still provide amazing results
  Péter Bognár

Hair transplantation

• Can we grow hair? Hair transplants and results
  Almond Derla
• PRP
  Natalie Curcio
• Botulinum toxin for hair treatment
  Amin Amer

Resurfacing procedures

• Lunchtime procedures: do they work?
  Jennifer Parish
• Laser vs chemical peels
  Hector Caceres

Disorders of Pigmentation

• Mechanisms of pigmentation and possible interventions
  Muriel Lambert

The Top 10's

• TBA
  Phillipe Hamida
• 10 tips to launching a new treatment in your practice
  Esperanza Welsh

Acne and Rosacea

• Rosacea and demodecosis 
  Ayse Serap Karadag

Augmented Intelligence in Dermatology

• TBA
  George Kroumpouzos
• TBA
  Jason Lee

Preventative interventions

• Special populations: Xeroderma Pigmentosum, transplant patients, and albinism
  Clark Lambert

Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation

• Toxins in the neck
  Reynaldo Arosemena

Ethical considerations in aesthetic medicine

• TBA
  Irma Bernadette S.Sitohang

Gender Dermatology in 2025 – Bridging Research and Clinical Practice

Chairs: Dr. Vesna Petronic-Rosic, Dr. Lawrence Charles Parish

Introduction (15 min)

Topic: The Evolving Landscape of Gender Dermatology
Speaker: Dr. Lawrence C. Parish

• Defining gender-specific dermatology in 2025
• Impact of genomics, AI, and personalized medicine on dermatologic care
• Bridging research with practical applications in clinical settings

Session 1: Advances in Gender-Specific Skin Conditions – Research Meets Practice (60 min)

1. Sex Hormones and Skin Aging: Clinical & Research Insights
   Speaker: Dr. Maria Tsoukas
   • Research: Role of estrogen and testosterone in collagen synthesis, wound healing, and aging
   • Clinical Applications: New hormonal/topical therapies for aging skin in men vs. women
2. Autoimmune Disorders and Gender: Why Women Are More Affected
   Speaker: Dr. Héctor W. Cáceres 
   • Research: Gender-based differences in lupus, psoriasis, and rosacea
   • Clinical Applications: Optimizing treatment protocols based on hormonal fluctuations
3. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) and Gender: Epigenetic Perspectives
   Speaker: Dr. Muriel Lambert
   • Research: How hormones, melanin pathways, and inflammation differ by gender
   • Clinical Applications: Updated treatment algorithms for melasma and PIH
4. AI and Gender-Based Dermatology: A New Era of Personalized Care
   Speaker: TBD
   • Research: AI-driven diagnostics for gender-specific skin conditions
   • Clinical Applications: Case study on how machine learning assists in diagnosing hormonal acne, melanoma, and alopecia

Session 2: Innovations in Cosmetic and Procedural Dermatology (60 min)

1. Personalized Cosmeceuticals for Different Genders
   Speaker: Dr. Jeannette Jakus
   • Research: Advances in biomarker-driven skincare formulations
   • Clinical Applications: Tailoring skincare regimens for different hormonal profiles
2. Injectables & Gender: The Science of Facial Aesthetics
   Speaker: Dr. Natalie Curcio
   • Research: Facial structure differences and how Botox, fillers, and thread lifts should be customized
   • Clinical Applications: Case-based approach to gender-affirming aesthetic procedures
3. Hair Regeneration & Gender Differences
   Speaker: TBD
   • Research: Exosome therapy, PRP, and bioengineered hair follicle transplantation
   • Clinical Applications: Treating androgenetic alopecia in men vs. women
4. Transgender Dermatology: Managing Hormonal Changes in Skin
   Speaker: Dr. Vesna Petronic-Rosic
   • Research: Effects of estrogen/testosterone therapy on skin quality, acne, and elasticity
   • Clinical Applications: Dermatologic care guidelines for transgender patients

Session 3: Cutaneous Oncology and Gender-Specific Risks (30 min)

1. Melanoma & Gender: Why Men Have Worse Outcomes
   Speaker: Dr. Anthony Benedetto
   • Research: Genetic predisposition and sex-linked differences in immune response
   • Clinical Applications: Screening recommendations and prevention strategies for different genders
2. Cutaneous Tumors & Immune Therapy: Do Gender Differences Matter?
   Speaker: Dr. W. Clark Lambert
   • Research: New findings on immune checkpoint inhibitors in men vs. women
   • Clinical Applications: Optimizing treatment selection based on gender

Session 4: Art and Gender in Dermatology (30 min)

1. Art and Gender: Historical and Cultural Perspectives in Dermatology
   Speaker: Dr. Nikolai Tsankov 
   • Research: The role of art in shaping gender-related perceptions of skin and beauty
   • Clinical Applications: How dermatologic conditions have been represented in art through history
2. Gender Identity and Aesthetic Perception in Dermatology
   Speaker: Dr. Jana Kazandjieva
   • Research: How gender influences perceptions of beauty and cosmetic interventions
   • Clinical Applications: Integrating aesthetic dermatology with gender identity considerations

Summation & Future Directions (15 min)

• Key Takeaways: How emerging research is reshaping clinical dermatology
• Clinical Pearls: Integrating gender-specific care into daily dermatologic practice
• Research Priorities: Areas needing further study and future trials
  Speaker: Dr. Vesna Petronic-Rosic / Dr. W. Clark Lambert / Dr. Lawrence C. Parish

1. Expert Panel & Q&A (15 min, optional)
   • Open forum with experts discussing real-world patient challenges