ORLANDO, Fla., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle can transform skin health, eczema management, and insights into aging skin.
A New Era in Skin Health: GLP-1 Medications
Your skin is often a window to your overall health, including underlying inflammatory and metabolic conditions. New treatments, like GLP-1 medications commonly used for weight loss, can help manage obesity, reduce inflammation, and improve skin conditions, highlighting how board-certified dermatologists are advancing personalized care.
Lindsey Bordone, MD, FAAD, an assistant professor of dermatology at Columbia University Department of Dermatology, can discuss the connection between obesity and skin health, and how addressing your overall health can benefit your skin and well-being.
The Role of Diet in Managing Eczema
Many people believe that food is the root cause of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, which can result in dry, itchy skin. However, the relationship between diet and this common skin condition is more complex than it seems. New research is shedding light on how diet influences eczema – which affects nearly one in ten Americans – and empowers patients to make more informed choices.
Peter A. Lio, MD, FAAD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, can provide evidence-based strategies for managing eczema through diet and lifestyle.
How Diet Can Enhance the Effectiveness of Skin Treatments
The foods you eat play a vital role in how well medications work for skin conditions and can even help to minimize possible side effects. By making thoughtful dietary choices, you can support your skin health, maximize the effectiveness of treatments for skin disease, and improve your overall health.
Understanding Itch: A Window into Aging Skin
Itch is the most common symptom for which patients over 50 visit a dermatologist. Importantly, recent scientific breakthroughs and treatment innovations are revolutionizing dermatologists’ understanding and management of this condition. More than a symptom, itch offers valuable insights into how the immune system, nervous system, and skin barrier – the outermost layer of skin that serves as a protective shield for the body – change as we age.
Daniel C. Butler, MD, FAAD, an assistant dean and an associate professor of dermatology at University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, can discuss the types of personalized treatment options dermatologists recommend for patients who struggle with persistent itch.
If you have questions about a skin, hair, or nail condition, consult a board-certified dermatologist to ensure you receive trusted, expert guidance tailored to your needs.
About the AAD
Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., 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 21,000 physicians worldwide, the AAD 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 because skin, hair, and nail conditions can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. For more information, contact the AAD at (888) 462-DERM (3376) or aad.org. Follow @AADskin on Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube, and @AADskin1 on Instagram.
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