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Release Date: 12/3/25

Cleveland Clinic Dermatologic Excellence offers an in depth exploration of key areas in dermatology, from advanced surgical techniques and cosmetic innovations to groundbreaking medical treatments for hair disorders and skin conditions. An expert faculty also focuses on medical dermatology, applying evidence based approaches to the diagnosis and management of complex issues. Throughout this activity, participants will receive valuable dermatopathology pearls, deepening their understanding of microscopic skin analysis and diagnostic strategies.

The Meetings By Mail: Cleveland Clinic Dermatologic Excellence 2025 program is best for dermatologists, dermatopathologists, dermatologic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, and advanced trainees who want, expert‑led updates on skin cancer, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic innovations, and medical dermatology. It is particularly valuable for clinicians who cannot attend in person but want on‑demand access to Cleveland Clinic’s renowned faculty and case‑based teaching.

Who Should Attend

Dermatologists in clinical practice seeking updates on surgery, oncology, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dermatopathologists interested in genetics, dermoscopy, and diagnostic pearls.
Dermatologic surgeons refining Mohs surgery, surgical pearls, and wound management.
Cosmetic dermatologists learning about innovations in aesthetic procedures and skin rejuvenation.
Residents and fellows in dermatology preparing for board exams or expanding clinical knowledge.
Allied health professionals (NPs, PAs) working in dermatology clinics.

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Session 1 – Skin Cancer, Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology 1
History of Dermatologic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic	Philip Bailin, MD, MBA
25 Years of Mohs Surgery: What I Have Learned	Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD
Practical Everyday Pearls	Jennifer Lucas, MD
Germline Genetics in Melanoma	Joshua Arbesman, MD
Dermoscopy of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers	Michelle Tarbox, MD
Atypical Surgical Site Infections	Paul Benedetto, MD
Session 2 – Skin Cancer, Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology 2
Port Wine Stains: What We Know and the Road Ahead	Mahwish Irfan, MD
Fresh Placental Allografts For Difficult Postoperative Wounds	Anthony Benedetto, DO
Surgical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa	Alok Vij, MD
Medical Applications for Lasers	Taryn Murray, MD
Acne Scar Treatment: A Multimodal Approach	Mara Weinstein Velez, MD
Lights, Needles, Action! Avoiding and Managing Disasters in Cosmetic Dermatology	Charlene Lam, MD, MPH
Session 3 – Hair Disorders: Medical and Procedural Advancements 1
A History of Dermatology at Cleveland Clinic: Leadership and Perserverance	Melissa Piliang, MD
Keynote Lecture: Hair Today	Wilma Bergfeld, MD
Regenerative Therapies for Hair Loss	Shilpi Khetarpal, MD
Challenging Cases in Lichen Planopilaris/Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: a Case Series	Stephanie Trovato, MD
Advanced Non-Transplant Procedures for Hair Loss	Sara Hogan, MD
Hormonal Modulation in Women With Alopecia: Beyond Spironolactone	G. Cheyana Ranasinghe, MD
Session 4 – Hair Disorders: Medical and Procedural Advancements 2
Tips for Building an Alopecia Specialty Clinic	Charlotte LaSenna, MD
Pediatric Body Focused Repetitive Behavior (Trichotillomania)	Joan Tamburro, MD
Practical Tips for Treating Hair Loss in Your African-American Patients	Angela Kyei, MD
Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Practical Pearls	Cheryl Bayart, MD, MPH
Case Based Approach to Lupus Associate Alopecia	Rashmi Unwala, MD
Session 5 – Medical Dermatology 1
AI and Patient Safety Update	James Taylor, MD
Navigating Options for Psoriasis	Dirk Elston, MD
Lymphomatoid Reactions and Immune-Dysregulation	Joan Guitart, MD
Update on Drug Reactions	Tom Helm, MD
Update in Connective Tissue Diseases	Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD
Re-thinking Erythema Migrans	Joseph Pierson, MD
Comprehensive Patient-Centered Approach to Hidradenitis Suppurativa	Michelle Kerns, MD
Panel Discussion	Multiple Faculty
Session 6 – Medical Dermatology 2
The Power of Extracellular Vesicles in Dermatology: New Mechanisms, New Frontiers	Jeffrey McBride, MD, PhD
Inflammoscopy	Marilyn Wickenheiser, MD
Cutaneous Complications of Novel Oncologic Therapies: Trends and Treatment Strategies	Gowri Kabbur, MD
Young Patients, Lasting Marks: Management of Challenging Scars	Esteban Fernandez Faith, MD
Inpatient Dermatology: Hot Cases From the Deep South	Carly Elston, MD
New and Emerging Infections	Kenneth Tomecki, MD
Panel Discussion	Multiple Faculty
Session 7 – Dermatopathology Pearls from the Demodex Society
Honoring Dr. Wilma F. Bergfeld: A Celebration of Dr. Bergfeld’s Career	Tom Helm, MD
WWWD: What Would Wilma Do?	Michelle Tarbox, MD
Dermatopathology Pearl and Case(s)	Vic Shravastava, MD
Just Happy to Be Here… Also a Cool Case	Karl Napekoski, MD
A Structured Approach to the Alopecia Biopsy Improves Consistency of Evaluation and Reporting	Charlotte LaSenna, MD
What Was First: The Egg or the Chicken? A Sytems Biology Map	Luis Sardina, MD
Alopecia and Mushroom Cases	Carly Elston, MD
Session 8 – More Dermatopathology Pearls from the Demodex Society
Clues in the Crossword: Cutaneous and Hematologic Manifestations of VEXAS Syndrome	Angela Collie, MD
Atypical Fibroxanthoma: History and Update	Stephen Billings, MD
Demodex Society Reflections	Rajiv Patel, MD
Dermatopathology and More	Anurag Sharma, MD
Slow MOHS for Lentigo Malina	Jeffrey Uchin, MD
3 Cases and 15 Pearls	Laszlo Karai, MD
Panel Discussion	Multiple Faculty
Session 9 – Even More Dermatopathology Pearls from the Demodex Society
Demodex Pearls: Infections	Dirk Elston, MD
Pearls and Reflections on Folliculotropic MF	Joan Guitart, MD
Dermatopathology Cases: Infections, Reactions and More	Jeffrey McBride, MD
From Residency to Fellowship: Understanding What Encourages the Dermatopathology Career Choice	Claudia Ricotti, MD
Diagnostic and Treatment Trends for Hansen’s Disease	Andrew Miner, MD
Session 10 – Final Dermatopathology Pearls from the Demodex Society
Cutaneous Tumor Cases	Jennifer Ko, MD
Leg Nodule Case	Richard Scarborough, DO
Granulomas and Their Mimics	Shruti Agrawal, MD
Alopecia and TS Cases	Michael Schowalter, MD
Cryptococcus Mimickers	Anthony Fernandez, MD
Demodex Society Pearls: What’s in a PRAME?	John McAfee, MD