A concise state-of-the-field review covering epidemiology, disparities, and diagnostic decision-making in hair and scalp disorders—with practical tools to improve recognition across diverse patient populations.

Session Introduction 
Adam Friedman, MD
Amy McMichael, MD

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

A concise, practice-focused survey of current patterns in hair and scalp disease with clear implications for everyday care. This lecture translates epidemiology and common practice gaps into prioritized diagnostic and treatment actions, highlights the patient impact of hair and scalp disorders, and outlines high-yield emerging therapies and integrative options clinicians can consider.

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

A focused, clinic-ready deep dive into diagnosing scarring and nonscarring alopecias and primary scalp dermatoses. Practical guidance on using history, exam, trichoscopy, biopsy, labs, and targeted testing—plus common pitfalls and case examples.

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

An evidence-focused review of therapeutic options for hair and scalp disorders that extends beyond prescriptions to include OTC/topical agents and procedural interventions such as lasers and hair transplantation. This session emphasizes patient selection, combination strategies, safety and monitoring, realistic counseling on outcomes, and practical guidance for integrating guideline-driven and novel therapies into clinic practice. 

Session Introduction 
Amy McMichael, MD

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

A practical, evidence-forward review of medical therapies and over-the-counter/topical agents for common hair and scalp disorders in adult and pediatric patients. Emphasis will be on age-appropriate patient selection, dosing and safety/monitoring considerations, counseling for patients and caregivers, and practical strategies for integrating OTC and cosmeceutical options into both pediatric and adult treatment plans.

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

An applied review of procedural treatments for hair and scalp disorders with emphasis on patient selection, technique fundamentals, outcomes, and integration with medical therapy. Covers lasers, hair transplantation, microneedling, PRP, and energy-based devices—plus practical considerations for clinic implementation. 

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

A practical, evidence-based session examining how lifestyle and metabolic factors affect hair and scalp health. Through two focused 20-minute talks, clinicians will gain concise guidance on screening for and managing stress, sleep, exercise, and hormonal contributors, as well as on diet, key micronutrients, the gut-skin-hair axis, and safe use of supplements. Emphasis is on high-yield, clinic-ready recommendations: what to test, how to counsel patients efficiently, when to intervene or refer, and simple strategies to incorporate lifestyle medicine into routine trichologic care. 

Session Introduction 
Adam Friedman, MD

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

A focused, evidence‑based review of how psychosocial stress, sleep disruption, exercise, and neuroendocrine changes influence hair growth and scalp disease. Practical strategies for screening, brief interventions, and when to escalate to specialist care. 

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

An evidence-forward summary of dietary patterns, micronutrients, the gut-skin-hair connection, and commonly used supplements/adaptogens—emphasizing which tests and interventions are clinically justified and how to counsel patients safely. 

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

Closing Remarks  
Adam Friedman, MD  
Amy McMichael, MD