American Academy of Dermatology Holds 64th Annual Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) will hold its 2006 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, March 3-7, 2006, at the Moscone Center. Anticipated attendance is more than 16,000.

More than 790 speakers will contribute to more than 1,300 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 Friday, March 3, Sunday, March 5, and Monday, March 6 from 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The schedule of speakers is as follows:

Friday, March 3
Dermatology A to Z: Addressing Patients' Medical and Cosmetic Concerns
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

     -- The Right Filler is Key to Successful Treatment
        Derek H. Jones, M.D., University of California,
        Los Angeles, Calif.

     -- Without Proper Treatment, Skin Infections Can Sideline Your
        Season
        Brian B. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., University of Cincinnati,
        Cincinnati, Ohio

     -- Hair Loss in Women: More Than Meets the Eye
        Elise A. Olsen, M.D., Duke University Medical Center,
        Durham, N.C.

Sunday, March 5
Skin Wins: Ways to Score Healthier Skin with Advanced Treatment
           Options for Common Skin Conditions
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

     -- Topical Therapies Show Promise for the Treatment of Psoriasis
        Linda F. Stein Gold, M.D., Henry Ford Health System,
        West Bloomfield, Mich.

     -- Excessive Sweating in Teens Can Cause Physical and
        Emotional Problems but Can be Treated Effectively
        Dee Anna Glaser, M.D., Saint Louis University School of
        Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.

     -- Face-to-Face with Rosacea
        James Q. Del Rosso, D.O., University of Nevada,
        Las Vegas, Nev.

Monday, March 6
The Science of Beauty: Tips and Techniques for a New You
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

     -- Moisturizers Do More Than Just Soften Your Skin
        Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., Wake Forest University School of
        Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.

     -- Photodynamic Therapy is Lighting the Way for Medical and
        Cosmetic Treatments
        Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D., New York University School of
        Medicine, New York, N.Y.

     -- Fading from Sight: New Advances to Minimize Surgical Scars
        James M. Spencer, M.D., M.S., Mt. Sinai School of Medicine,
        New York, N.Y.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Academy's Communications Department at [phone]. Media planning on attending the Annual Meeting must register on-site in the Academy Press Office located in Room 256 of the Moscone Center. The Press Office phone number will be [phone] beginning Thursday, March 2.

The American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 15,000 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.

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