American Academy of Dermatology Holds 60th Annual Meeting

Released: 2/21/2002 12:00 AM EST
Embargo expired: 2/20/2002 10:00 AM EST
Source: Academy of Dermatology (AAD)

MEDIA ALERT
Karen Klickmann
(847) 240-1735
kklickmann@aad.org

Jennifer Gale
(847) 240-1730
jgale@aad.org

Julie Bremer
(847) 240-1743
jbremer@aad.org

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY HOLDS 60TH ANNUAL MEETING

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. (February 15, 2002) - The American Academy of Dermatology will hold its 60th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, February 22-27, 2002 at the Morial Convention Center. Anticipated attendance is over 15,000.

More than 750 speakers will contribute to 350 presentations on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. Media briefings will feature the following speakers:

Friday, February 22
"Dermatologic Surgery from Head to Toe"
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Room 264

* EXPOSED! Legs Emerge from Hiding
Margaret A. Weiss, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
* Face the Facts: Lasers and Peels can be Beneficial to Non-Facial

Skin
Edward V. Ross, MD, San Diego Naval Medical Center
* New Treatment for Breast Reduction
Daniel S. Lanzer, MD, Toorak, Australia

Sunday, February 24
"Saving Face: Recent Advances in Skin Care"
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Room 264

* Feeling Vain? Study Finds Sclerotherapy Effective in Removing Facial Veins
David Green, MD, Howard University Hospital
* Finding the Best Soft Tissue Fillers for You Isn't Hard: Your Dermatologist Has the Answers
Jeffrey Dover, MD, Dartmouth Medical School
* Dermabrasion: Long Time Favored Procedure Makes a Comeback
Christopher Harmon, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Monday, February 25
"Getting to the Root of the Problem: Common Questions Your Dermatologist Can Answer"
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Room 264

* Keeping the Luster in Your Locks: The Four Most Common Hair Concerns
Zoe D. Draelos, MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
* Vitamins to Protect Against and Reverse Aging: The Truth vs. the Tall Tales
Karen Burke, MD, New York, New York
* Playing with Skin Problems Isn't a Game: How Sports Can Take a Toll on Your Skin
Brian Adams, MD, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine

For more information about the meeting call Jennifer Gale, (847) 240-1730, Karen Klickmann (847) 240-1735 or Julie Bremer, (847) 240-1743. If you plan to attend, but have not yet registered, come directly to the Press Office, Room 263 at the Morial Convention Center. All media must register through the Press Office to be admitted to the meeting. The Press Office phone number will be (504) 670-4020, beginning February 21.

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