Overview

Hair and scalp disorders are among the most common yet challenging conditions in dermatology, often leaving providers searching for more effective, evidence-based treatment strategies. Hair & Scalp Disorders: The Rx Pad & Beyond is a cutting-edge virtual conference designed to elevate the knowledge and competence of healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide spectrum of hair and scalp disorders across all patient populations. 

 

Co-chaired by Amy McMichael, MD, and Adam Friedman, MD, this highly focused, three-hour CME program features an expert faculty panel, including Keira Barr, MD, Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD, Tiffany T. Mayo, MD; and Achiamah Osei-Tutu, MD. Together, these renowned experts will deliver practical, immediately applicable insights through case-based discussions, emerging clinical data, and evidence-based treatment strategies to help attendees optimize patient outcomes.

 

The program will also explore the latest guideline recommendations, procedural interventions, OTC innovations, and the critical role of lifestyle factors such as stress, nutrition, and overall wellness in hair and scalp health.

 

In addition to the core CME sessions, two sponsored spotlight sessions will provide an opportunity to explore new therapies and treatment advancements that complement clinical practice. 

 

What You’ll Gain from This Conference: 

 

✔ Master best practices for diagnosing complex hair and scalp disorders
✔ Learn cutting-edge treatment approaches, including prescription, procedural, and OTC solutions 
✔ Gain insights on treating all patient populations 
✔ Understand the impact of lifestyle, stress, and nutrition on hair and scalp health 
✔ Participate in an interactive panel discussion to get expert answers to your toughest clinical questions 

 

Join us for this dynamic and practical learning experience that goes beyond traditional dermatologic approaches—giving you the comprehensive knowledge needed to provide the best care for your patients' hair and scalp health. 

Meet the Chairs

Adam Friedman, MD's Headshot

Adam Friedman, MD

Director
Residency Program
Director
Translational Research
Director
Supportive Oncodermatology
Director
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinic
Department of Dermatology
The George Washington University
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Washington, DC

Amy McMichael, MD's Headshot

Amy McMichael, MD

Professor
Department of Dermatology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Agenda

Please note all sessions listed in Eastern Time. Agenda and credit amount subject to change.

Saturday, June 27

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Session I: Diagnostic Frontiers in Hair & Scalp Disorders

Session Introduction 
Adam Friedman, MD
Amy McMichael, MD

 

Mapping the Current Hair & Scalp Landscape: Practical Priorities for Clinicians
Amy McMichael, MD 

 

Diagnostic Mastery in Hair & Scalp Disorders: Alopecias and Scalp Dermatoses
Adam Friedman, MD 

 

Ask the Experts - Interactive Q&A 
Adam Friedman, MD 
Amy McMichael, MD 

11:00 am — 12:00 pm

Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation

12:05 pm — 1:15 pm

Session II: The Prescription Pad & Beyond—Medical, OTC, & Procedural Strategies for Hair & Scalp Disorders

Session Introduction 
Amy McMichael, MD

 

From Scripts to Shelves: Integrating Prescription and OTC Therapies
Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD

 

Procedural Interventions for Hair & Scalp: Lasers, Transplantation, & Office‑Based Techniques  
Achiamah Osei-Tutu, MD

 

Ask the Experts - Interactive Q&A  
Amy McMichael, MD  
Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD  
Achiamah Osei-Tutu, MD 

1:15 pm — 2:15 pm

Non-CME/CE Bonus Presentation

2:20 pm — 3:25 pm

Session III: The Hair Health Equation: Lifestyle, Stress, & Nutrition

Session Introduction 
Adam Friedman, MD

 

Stress, Sleep, & Hormones: Lifestyle Drivers of Hair & Scalp Health
Keira Barr, MD

   

Nutrition, Supplements, & the Gut‑Skin‑Hair Axis: Practical Guidance for Clinicians  
Tiffany T. Mayo, MD 

 

Ask the Experts—Interactive Q&A  
Adam Friedman, MD  
Keira Barr, MD 
Tiffany T. Mayo, MD

 

Closing Remarks  
Adam Friedman, MD  
Amy McMichael, MD
 


 

3:25 pm

Conference Adjourns

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