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American Academy of Dermatology Holds 63rd Annual Meeting

(press release from AAD)

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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 17, 2005 – The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) will hold its 2005 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, February 18-22, 2005, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Anticipated attendance is over 13,000. More than 750 speakers will contribute to over 360 presentations on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions. The Academy will host media briefings on Sunday, February 20, and Monday, February 21, from 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The schedule of speakers is as follows:

Sunday, February 20: “Skin Science: Dermatologic Advances and Treatments”

• Biologic Advances in the Treatment of Psoriasis Jeffrey M. Weinberg, M.D., Columbia University • Endurance Athletes and Moderate Exercisers Could Run Into Trouble with Blisters and Other Skin Problems Scott B. Phillips, M.D., Chicago, Ill.

Monday, February 21: “Putting Your Best Face Forward”

• Fractional Rejuvenation: Innovative Technology Repairs Damaged Skin Inch by Inch Tina S. Alster, M.D., Georgetown University • Turning Back the Hands of Time: Dermatologists Treat the Five Ways the Face Ages Melvin Elson, M.D., Nashville, Tenn. • Cutting Through the Clutter: Making the Most of Your Facial Cleansing Routine Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine • The Stubborn Truth About Acne: New Survey and Studies Debunk the Myths and Misconceptions About this Common Skin Condition Alexa Boer Kimball, M.D., Harvard University

For more information about the meeting contact the Academy Communications Department at (847) 330-0230. Press planning on attending the Annual Meeting must register on-site in the Academy Press Office, Room 263, at the Morial Convention Center, to be admitted to the meeting. The Press Office phone number will be (504) 670-4020, beginning Thursday, February 18. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 14,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or;
www.aad.org

Contact: Aisha Ansari (847) 240-1735
aansari@aad.org

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