2026 Skin of Color Update

2026 Skin of Color Update is organized by MedscapeLIVE, SanovaWorks and will be held from Oct 09 - 11, 2026 at New York Hilton Midtown, New York City, New York, United States of America.

Description:
Skin of Color Update is committed to changing that. The goal of our conference is two-fold: First, to educate dermatology clinicians and trainees to best diagnose and treat dermatologic disorders in populations with skin of color, including those that disproportionately affect higher skin phototypes. Second, we strive to educate clinicians and trainees to best treat the aesthetic needs of patients with skin of color.

In providing the latest updates on diagnostic, therapeutic, and cosmetic treatment best practices for dermatologic conditions in populations with skin of color, our conference equips practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and culturally competent care to a diverse patient population.

We recognize that there are nuances in the clinical presentation and optimal approach to treatment of many dermatologic conditions in skin of color and have been sharing practical pearls and the latest advances from the leading experts in the field for over a decade. Our program covers a broad range of inflammatory, pigmentary, and hair disorders that are prevalent in patients with skin of color, as well as safe approaches to aesthetic procedures in patients with darker skin pigmentation.

Educational Objectives:
As a result of participating in this live activity, participants should be better able to: 

• Cite common aesthetic, cultural and ethnic practices that may increase occurrence of common skin conditions.
• Differentiate skin color classification systems to categorize common skin disorders and cutaneous diseases in patients with skin of color.
• Evaluate key differences in the skin structure and how it relates to diagnosing and treating common ethnic skin disorders including acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pigmentary disorders, multisystem inflammatory diseases, dermatologic manifestations of autoimmune disorders, hidradenitis suppurativa, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia, nail diseases and skin cancer.
• Formulate medical and surgical treatment plans that may be more effective when treating skin, hair, and nail disorders common to patients with skin of color. 
• Identify and prevent dermatologic surgical and cosmetic complications in patients with skin of color. 
• Review diagnostic strategies for identifying skin pathologies in non-white skin tones for the earlier recognition of cutaneous malignancies in skin of color.  
• Recognize the unique structural nuances of ethnic facial anatomy and impact on the natural aging process. 
• Identify the efficacy and safety of laser and energy-based device use in patients with higher skin phototypes, with fewer risks of epidermal adverse events. 
• Describe strategies for the use of neurotoxins and soft tissue fillers for volumization and rejuvenation of the ethnic face including specific anatomical considerations and approaches for the lips, nasolabial folds, and chin. 
• Apply confidence in their ability to communicate effectively and work as part of the interprofessional team to optimize patient care.