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- Presentation
Addressing Unmet Needs in Diverse Populations: Therapeutic, Aesthetic & Investigational Approaches
Description
The session focuses on addressing unmet needs within diverse patient populations, specifically in terms of therapeutic, aesthetic, and investigational approaches. The learning objectives include identifying barriers to optimal treatment for individuals with varied skin types, ethnicities, and cultures. The aim is to develop strategies to meet these needs in both medical and procedural dermatology, as well as to create evidence-based treatment plans that enhance safety and outcomes. The speakers, including dermatologist Mahima Sinha, along with esteemed guests like Dr. Valerie Calendar, Dr. Donald Glass, Dr. Zain Saeed, and Dr. Shoki Ketopal, will address various topics such as overcoming treatment barriers for keloids, surgical management of hidradenitis suppurativa, and laser aesthetics for different skin types. The session will conclude with a discussion on enhancing diversity and equity in clinical research and practice.
Conclusions
- Barriers to optimal treatment for dermatologic patients vary based on diverse skin types, ethnicities, and cultures.
- Strategies are needed to address the unmet needs in both medical and procedural dermatology.
- Evidence-based treatment plans can enhance safety and outcomes for diverse patient populations.
- Specific approaches may be required for conditions like keloids and hidradenitis suppurativa in different ethnic groups.
- Research and clinical practices should focus on improving diversity and equity in dermatology.
- Hema Sundaram, MD, FAAD; Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD
- Donald A. Glass, MD, PhD, FAAD; UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Zain Syed, MD, FAAD; Mohs & Skin Surgery Center, Lutherville, MD
- Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, FAAD; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
- Hema A. Sundaram, MD, FAAD; University of Manchester, UK
- Valerie D. Callender, MD, FAAD; Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC