Elevate-Derm Alliance

06/09/2026

Dermatology APP conference season, allow us to reintroduce ourselves. 😎

Veronica Richardson, ANP-BC, DCNP, and Keri Holyoak, MPAS, PA-C, are stepping in as the Co-Medical Directors for Elevate-Derm Summer in San Diego.

Same Elevate-Derm energy. Fresh summer destination. Two leaders helping shape the education dermatology PAs and NPs come for.

Register now for Elevate-Derm Summer!

06/09/2026

A Systematic Approach to Hair Loss and Scalp Dermatoses

Explore systematic approaches to diagnosing and managing hair loss and scalp conditions, featuring insights on trichoscopy and treatment strategies.

06/08/2026

Clearance granted: Elevate-Derm Summer 2026 is officially preparing for takeoff! ✈️

This summer, we’re heading to San Diego for the 3rd Annual Elevate-Derm Summer Conference, happening July 29th - August 2nd at the Ga***rd Pacific Resort & Convention Center.

And this year’s theme? Naval Nights: A Need for Speed.

Inspired by coastal aviation and San Diego energy, this summer experience is bringing high-level education, expert-led sessions, SkinSync on the Ground, Ascending Leaders Academy, sponsor experiences, custom embroidered naval hats, and a Nocturnal Networking event made for flight-deck chic after dark.

Register before early bird rates end!
➡️ https://bit.ly/3PdKJ1c

06/04/2026

Elevate-Derm is headed to San Diego, and we’re giving away TWO free registrations: one for you and one for a friend!

Join us July 29–Aug. 2, 2026 at the for dermatology APP education, connection, and a summer conference experience you won’t want to miss.

Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow this page
2. Like this post
3. Tag an APP friend in the comments

Winner must not already be registered for Elevate-Derm Summer 2026 and will be notified by private message. Giveaway closes Friday, June 12.

Ready to take off for San Diego? ✈️

06/04/2026

Masterclass in Melasma & Vitiligo: New 2026 Insights

Explore groundbreaking insights on melasma and vitiligo management from the 2026 Rapids Conference, focusing on patient education and innovative therapies.

06/01/2026

Hair loss counseling starts with better questions.

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa shares a simple but powerful shift for alopecia and hair loss visits: do not start with assumptions.

Ask how the patient styles their hair.
Ask how often they wash it.
Ask what kind of product they actually want to use.
Ask what their routine looks like when they are not sitting in your clinic.

That context can change how recommendations are received, especially when the goal is to guide patients toward safer, more sustainable hair care practices without making the conversation feel personal or judgmental.

Ask first. Guide second. Save this for your next hair loss counseling conversation.

06/01/2026

FDA Approves OTC Differin® Epiduo® for Acne Management

Differin Epiduo Acne Gel has been approved for OTC use, providing an effective dual-action treatment for acne in individuals aged 12 and older.

05/31/2026

Navigating JAK Inhibitors, Shingles in Kids, & Advanced Derm Therapies

Explore the latest advancements in immunodermatology, including JAK inhibitors, shingles management in children, and innovative treatments for vitiligo and alopecia areata.

05/30/2026

Scarring alopecia can be one of those diagnoses where the biggest clue is not always obvious from across the exam room.

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa’s RAPIDS reminder was direct: when you are evaluating hair loss, especially possible scarring hair loss, magnification matters.

Scale. Redness. Perifollicular hyperpigmentation. Follicular detail. Those clues can change the direction of the diagnosis, but only if you actually get close enough to see them.

So consider this your dermatoscope nudge for the next scalp exam. 🔎

05/28/2026

JAK inhibitor safety confidence is the part worth talking about.

The efficacy data for oral JAK inhibitors is not usually where the conversation gets stuck.

For conditions like atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, the bigger challenge is often helping clinicians, patients, and families feel informed enough to move from “I know this can work” to “I understand how to weigh the safety conversation.”

That is the nuance Dr. Lisa Swanson brought into the room at RAPIDS.

And honestly, it is the kind of nuance dermatology education needs more of. Not just whether a treatment works, but how clinicians build enough confidence in the data to explain it clearly when the decision matters.

What part of JAK inhibitor counseling do you think deserves more attention?