16th Annual AARS Networking Reception

Join the AARS for Our 16th Annual Networking Reception

Friday, March 17, 2023

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Riverview Room

600 Decatur Street, 4th Level

New Orleans

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The 16th Annual AARS Networking Reception is a one-of-a-kind

experience for our members, benefactors, and guests.

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Meet the AARS Leadership

Andrea Zaenglein, MD   President
James Del Rosso, DO  President-Elect
Valerie Callender, MD    Treasurer
Bethanee Schlosser, MD, PhD       Secretary
Emmy Graber, MD   Director
Jonette Keri, MD, PhD  Director
Jonathan Weiss, MD  Director
J. Mark Jackson, MD    Immediate Past President
Stacey Moore    Executive Director

               

Learn from AARS Members During the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Here is a listing of symposia, focus groups, and workshops dedicated to acne, rosacea, or hidradenitis suppurativa.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023

F004 - Controversies in Acne and Rosacea
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM:  New Orleans Theater A
9:00 AM Introduction and Welcome, John S Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD
9:05 AM Hormonal Therapy, Juliana Kim Choi, MD, PhD, FAAD 
9:25 AM Lasers and Lights for Acne and Rosacea, Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA, FAAD
9:45 AM Isotretinoin, Sarecycline, and Novel Topicals, John S Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD
10:10 AM Managing Acne and Rosacea in Patients with Skin of Color, Andrew F. Alexis, MD, FAAD              
10:30 AM      Panel Discussion
F012 - HS Surgery from Start to Finish: Planning, Procedures, and Post-op Care
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM:  Room 386 - 387
9:00 AM Preoperative Planning and Expectation Setting, Daniel Mark Klufas, MD, FAAD
9:20 AM Clinic-Based Surgical Approaches for HS, Pranita V Rambhatla, MD, FAAD
9:40 AM Advantages and Limitations to Operating Room-Based Approaches, Stephanie Goldberg, MD
10:00 AM Live Q&A/Discussion Panel, Stephanie Goldberg, MD; Daniel Mark Klufas, MD, FAAD; Pranita V Rambhatla, MD, FAAD
10:10 AM Options for Managing Extensive Disease of the External Genitals
10:30 AM      Managing Wounds and Complications in the Post-Operative Period, Venessa Pena-Robichaux, MD, FAAD
10:50 AM Live Q&A/Panel Discussion, Venessa Pena-Robichaux, MD, FAAD
F016 - Translating Evidence into Practice: Acne Guidelines and Beyond
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:  Room 355
1:00 PM Introduction of Session, Jonette Elizabeth Keri, MD, PhD, FAAD
1:01 PM Grade Methodology for New Guidelines and Complementary/Alternative Treatment for Acne, Esther Ellen Freeman, MD, PhD, FAAD
1:14 PM Topical Treatments for Acne, Andrea L. Zaenglein, MD, FAAD
1:27 PM Oral Antibiotics in the Treatment of Acne, Diane M Thiboutot, MD, FAAD
1:40 PM Isotretinoin Treatment for Acne, Jonathan S Weiss, MD, FAAD
1:53 PM Acne Advocacy, Julie Harper, MD, FAAD
2:06 PM Oral Contraceptives for Acne, Rachel Victoria Sabbag Reynolds, MD, FAAD
2:19 PM Spironolactone for Acne, Jonette Elizabeth Keri, MD, PhD, FAAD
2:32 PM        Laser, Lights and Devices for Acne Treatment, Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA, FAAD
2:45 PM Diet and Acne, TBD
S018 - Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (HS/AI): Current Medical and Surgical Management
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Room 386 – 387
1:10 PM Optimizing the HS Clinic Visit, Jennifer Lin Hsiao, MD, FAAD
1:20 PM Epidemiology and Comorbidities of HS, Amit Garg, MD, FAAD
1:35 PM Pathophysiology of HS, Michelle Anne Lowes, MBBS, PhD
1:45 PM HS Medical Management with Biologics, Joslyn S Kirby, MD, FAAD
2:05 PM HS Medical Management with Non-Biologic Medications, Haley Naik, MD, FAAD
2:25 PM Q&A, Haley Naik, MD, FAAD; Amit Garg, MD, FAAD; Jennifer Lin Hsiao, MD, FAAD; Joslyn S Kirby, MD, FAAD; Michelle Anne Lowes, MBBS, PhD
2:35 PM Office-Based Surgical Procedures for HS, Drew Kenith Saylor, MD, FAAD
2:55 PM Laser-Based Therapies for HS, Steven Daniel Daveluy, MD, FAAD
3:15 PM Wound Care for HS, Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, FAAD
3:30 PM HS Pain Management, Lauren Orenstein, MD, FAAD
3:45 PM       Q&A, Steven Daniel Daveluy, MD, FAAD; Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, FAAD; Lauren Orenstein, MD, FAAD; Drew Kenith Saylor, MD, FAAD
U016 - The Role of and Topical Therapies Involving Androgen Hormones in Acne and Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM:  Room 271 - 272 – 273
4:30 PM       The Emerging Potential of Topical Androgen Modulators in Androgenetic Alopecia, Ken Washenik, MD, PhD, FAAD
4:40 PM TBA, Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, FAAD
4:55 PM The Role of Androgens and Hormones in Acne, Lawrence J Green, MD, FAAD
5:05 PM The Role of Topical Therapies involving Androgen Hormones in Acne, Adelaide A. Hebert, MD, FAAD
5:20 PM Q&A

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023

F067 - Advanced Management Strategies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM:  Room 243 - 244 – 245
3:30 PM       Antibiotic Treatment of HS, Steven R. Cohen, MD, MPH, FAAD
3:50 PM Biologics and Small Molecules for HS, Martina J Porter, MD, FAAD
4:10 PM Acute Flares in the Clinic and Hospital, Christopher John Sayed, MD, FAAD
4:25 PM Q&A and Discussion, Christopher John Sayed, MD, FAAD; Steven R. Cohen, MD, MPH, FAAD; Martina J Porter, MD, FAAD
4:35 PM Lasers and Light for HS, Iltefat H. Hamzavi, MD, FAAD
4:50 PM Office-Based Surgical Procedures for HS, TBD
5:10 PM Tips and Tricks for Surgical Procedures, Stephanie Goldberg, MD
5:20 PM Q&A, Stephanie Goldberg, MD; Iltefat H. Hamzavi, MD, FAAD; TBD
F069 - Acne Boot Camp
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM:  New Orleans Theater A
9:30 PM Acne Boot Camp, Leon H Kircik, MD, FAAD, Director; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, FAAD; Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA, FAAD; Bethanee Schlosser, MD, PhD, FAAD; Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023

U060 - Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: Updates on Treatments for Two Conditions that are Difficult to Manage
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM:  Room 265-266
7:00 AM Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Jennifer Lin Hsiao, MD, FAAD
7:25 AM Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Scott Worswick, MD, FAAD
7:50 AM Question and Answer, Jennifer Lin Hsiao, MD, FAAD; Scott Worswick, MD, FAAD                                     
S049 - Acne and Rosacea
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Room 243 - 244 – 245
1:00 PM       What's New in the Pathogenesis of Acne?, Diane M Thiboutot, MD, FAAD
1:20 PM What's New in Topical Treatment of Acne, Linda F. Stein Gold, MD, FAAD
1:40 PM Acne in Women: Special Considerations, Hilary E. Baldwin, MD, FAAD
1:55 PM Oral Antibiotics: Where Do They Fit in Today?, James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAAD
2:10 PM What's New in the Treatment of Rosacea, Julie Harper, MD, FAAD
2:25 PM Managing Acne and Rosacea Sequelae in Skin of Color, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
2:45 PM Isotretinoin: New Considerations, John S Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD
3:00 PM Insights on the Management of Rhinophyma, Sandra Siew Pin Lee, MD, FAAD
3:20 PM Lessons I Have Learned in Acne and Rosacea Over My Career, James Leyden, MD, FAAD             
3:40 PM Q&A
S051 - Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management in Kids and Teens
NEW
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Room 355
1:00 PM       Introduction, Andrea L. Zaenglein, MD, FAAD; Colleen Cotton, MD, FAAD
1:05 PM Growing Up with HS: The Psychosocial Impact on Kids and Teens, Colleen Cotton, MD, FAAD     
1:15 PM Epidemiology of HS: Now a Pediatric Disease, Jennifer Ruth, MD, FAAD
1:25 PM The Pathophysiology and Genetics of HS, Megan Craddock, MD, FAAD
1:40 PM Pediatric Presentations and HS in Special Populations, Sadaf Hussain, MD, FAAD
2:00 PM HS as a Systemic Disease: Examining Pediatric Comorbidities, Irene Lara-Corrales, MSc, MD
2:20 PM Q&A
2:30 PM Use of Biologics in Pediatric HS, Jennifer Lin Hsiao, MD, FAAD
2:50 PM Other Medical Treatments for Pediatric HS, Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD
3:10 PM Surgical Management of HS: Pediatric Considerations, Venessa Pena-Robichaux, MD, FAAD
3:30 PM Challenging Cases
3:50 PM Q&A

MONDAY, MARCH 20

F111 - Practical Guidelines for Using Spironolactone in Acne Patients
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:  Room 226
1:00 PM          Practical Guidelines for Using Spironolactone in Acne Patients, Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA, FAAD, Director; John S Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD; Julie Claire Harper, MD, FAAD; Raja Sivamani, MD, FAAD

The following sessions include presentations about Acne, Rosacea, or Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

S004 - Therapeutic Hotline
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:  New Orleans Theater B
9:03 AM   What's New in Acne & Rosacea Therapies, Linda F. Stein Gold, MD, FAAD
11:13 AM      What's New in Pediatric Dermatology Therapeutics, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, FAAD                
S012 - Inflammatory Skin Diseases: The Translational Revolution
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  New Orleans Theater C
3:10 PM       Hidradenitis Suppurativa: New Developments, James G. Krueger, MD, PhD, FAAD
3:35 PM  New Advances in Rosacea and Seborrheic Dermatitis, Benjamin Ungar, MD, FAAD                         
S014 - What’s New and What’s True for Energy Based Devices in Dermatology
Restricted
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Room 275 - 276 – 277
1:20 PM       Updates on Energy-Based Treatment of Vascular Lesions, Kristen Marie Kelly, MD, FAAD              
2:40 PM Energy-Based Acne and Acne Scar Treatments, Arisa Ortiz, MD, FAAD
S016 - Great Care for Common Conditions: Combining Evidence and Cost Effectiveness
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Room 267 – 268
2:05 PM       Cost Effective Care of Acne, John S Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD
3:05 PM  Cost Effective Care of HS, Joslyn S Kirby, MD, FAAD                                                                            
F028 - The Pregnant Pause: How to Evaluate and Treat Your Pregnant Patients
 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM:  Room 255 - 256 – 257
3:35 PM       Treatment of Acne in the Pregnant Patient, Jonette Elizabeth Keri, MD, PhD, FAAD                          

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

F046 - Women’s Health Therapeutic Hotline
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM:  Room 345
9:45 AM       Clinical Considerations for the Management of Acne and Rosacea in Women, Jenny Eileen Murase, MD, FAAD
F052 - Complex Medical Dermatology Cases: Pearls and Pitfalls
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:  New Orleans Theater A
2:10 PM       Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Alexandra P Charrow, MD, FAAD                                                                 

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

U063 - Laser and Device-based Treatment of Scars
 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM:  New Orleans Theater B
7:24 AM       Acne Scars, Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS, FAAD                                                                                  
F079 - Acne, Hair Loss and Hirsutism Evaluation and Management
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:  Room 391 – 392
1:40 PM       Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What Every Dermatologist Needs to Know, Rachel Victoria Sabbag Reynolds, MD, FAAD                                        
S044 - Skin of Color
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Room 383 - 384 – 385
1:30 PM       Update on Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Iltefat H. Hamzavi, MD, FAAD                                                    

MONDAY, MARCH 20

W005 - Hands-on: Lasers
MOC / Restricted / Ticketed
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:  Room 396
9:00 AM       Hands-on: Lasers                                                                                                                                    
W007 - Hands-on: Lasers
MOC / Restricted / Ticketed
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Room 396
1:00 PM       Hands-on: Lasers                                                                                                                                    
F123 - Dietary Triggers and Modifications of Common Dermatologic Conditions: An Evidence Based Approach
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM:  New Orleans Theater A
4:50 PM       Diet on Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Acne, Jennifer Lin Hsiao, MD, FAAD                                        
F123 - Dietary Triggers and Modifications of Common Dermatologic Conditions: An Evidence Based Approach
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM:  New Orleans Theater A
4:10 PM       Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Clinicopathologic Correlation in Medical Dermatology: A Case-Based Approach, Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD