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Aug 2026

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What You'll Learn

Precision, Regeneration, and Whole-Person Skin Health

Skin health reflects a complex interaction between immune function, metabolism, hormones, the microbiome, behavioral health, environmental exposures, and cellular aging. Understanding these connections can help clinicians identify contributing factors and deliver more individualized dermatologic care.

The 2026 Integrative Dermatology Symposium explores these relationships through evidence-based perspectives in regenerative medicine, precision diagnostics, mitochondrial biology, immune-mediated disease, metabolic and endocrine health, and psychodermatology. Expert-led sessions address emerging therapies and practical approaches for conditions including alopecia areata, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, prurigo nodularis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, eczema, acne, pigmentary disorders, and skin cancer.

Through lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive workshops, IDS 2026 provides clinically relevant strategies for integrating emerging science with nutrition, lifestyle, behavioral health, complementary therapies, and patient-centered communication. Expand your approach to dermatologic care and gain practical tools to support personalized treatment, stronger outcomes, and long-term skin health.

Sailing into Clear Horizons Product Theater Lunch - Jennifer Soung, MD
Skin Aging & Regenerative Medicine - Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Mitochondria and Skin Longevity: Clinical Insights - Jesse Schwartzberg, MD
Precision Medicine Application to Dermatology - Anil Bajnath, MD
Alopecia Areata: Integrative Approaches to Severity Assessment and Systemic Therapy - Jennifer Soung, MD
Prurigo Nodularis (PN): Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Type 2 Inflammation - Sonal Choudhary, MD
Advances in Vitiligo Management: Personalized Treatment Pathways and Emerging Therapies - James Song, MD
Gut Feelings & GLP-1: Rewiring Metabolism Through the Microbiome and Probiotics - Michael Traub, ND
Tapping Into a New Reality: Integrating Emotional Freedom Technique and Hypnotherapy in Dermatology - Meena Julapalli, MD
Food as Medicine Demo - Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP; Chef Kimber Dean
Drug-Like Cosmetics: How Prodrug Actives Are Game-Changers for Next-Gen Skincare Product Theater Dinner - Mamina Turegano, MD; Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP; Dan Winn, PhD
Reframing the Immunobiology of Atopic Dermatitis: Dispelling Misconceptions and Advancing Understanding Product Theater Breakfast - James Song, MD
Skin Doesn’t Lie: Acne, Hirsutism, Menopause, and the New PMOS Revolution - Sahar Swidan, PharmD, ABAAHP, FAARFM, FACA
Regional Eczemas: An Update and Integrative Approach - Peter Lio, MD
Clinical Case Review and Interactive Discussions - Apple Bodemer, MD; James Song, MD
The Biology of Beauty Sleep: How Sleep and Stress Affect Skin Health - Aric Prather, PhD
The Little Mast Cell That Could: Pathophysiologic Foundations in Urticaria - Naiem T. Issa, MD, PhD
Inflammatory Vulvar Dermatoses: Integrative Management Beyond Steroids - Pooja R. Shah, MD, FAAD
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Pain, Lifestyle, and Integrative Interventions - Steve Daveluy, MD
Natural Regeneration of the Aging Face: What Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Teach Us About Facial Aging - Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac.
Turning Down the Heat in HS: Translating Emerging Mechanistic Insights and Biologic Innovation Into Meaningful Patient Outcomes - Steve Daveluy, MD; Venessa Peña-Robichaux, MD
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Wound Workshop - Hadar Lev-Tov, MD
The Nervous System in the Exam Room: Creating Safety, Presence, and Better Outcomes in Skin Health - Keira Barr, MD; Patricia Delgado, DNP AGPCNP DCNP PMHNP
The Art and Science of Coffee - Kraig Lee; Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Clinical Case Review and Interactive Discussions - Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP; Peter Lio, MD
Epidermolysis Bullosa - Lawrence Eichenfield, MD - Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP; Peter Lio, MD
The Effect of Excess Weight on Skin Inflammation and Disease - Ganary Dabiri, MD PhD
Skin Cancer and Actinic Damage: Integrative Photoprotection - Neal Bhatia, MD
Pediatric Skin Care - Acne - Lawrence Eichenfield, MD
National Psoriasis Foundation presents Collaborative Care in Psoriatic Disease - Tina Bhutani, MD; G. Michael Lewitt, MD; Michael Richter, MD; Brigid Boland, MD; Danielle Cahalan, RD; Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP
Skincare Through the Ages: Age-Appropriate Care from Adolescence to Menopause - Ted Lain, MD MBA, FAAD ; Jennifer Ornelas, MD; Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD ,Glynis Ablon, MD

Faculty

MD FAAD

MD MS AP

MD

MD MBA IFMCP ABAARM

MD

MD

ND DHANP FABNO

MD FAAD

MD, FAAD

PhD

PharmD BCPS ABAAHP FAARFM FACA

MD

MD

PhD

MD, PhD

MD, FAAD

MD FAAD

L.Ac. DACM

Venessa Peña-Robichaux

MD

Hadar Lev-Tov

MD MAS

Keira Barr

MD

Patricia Delgado

DNP, AGPCNP, DCNP, PMHNP

MD, MBA

MD MAS FAAD

MD

MD PhD

MD

MD

MD

MD

MS, RD

MD

Heather Woolery Lloyd

MD FAAD

Glynis Ablon

MD

Accreditation Information

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity of 2026 Integrative Dermatology Symposium is approved for 11 credits of continuing medical education (CME) by Medical Education Resources, Inc.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and LearnHealth. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT

Medical Education Resources designates this activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE CREDIT

Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

NURSING CREDIT

Medical Education Resources designates this activity for a maximum of 11 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity. Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 11 contact hours.

FOR NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

This activity of 2026 Integrative Dermatology Symposium is approved for 10 General credit(s) and 1 Pharmacology credit(s) of continuing education credits by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. CE approval by the AANP covers all states that regulate naturopathic physicians, except Oregon. Please note that as of January 2025, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM) will no longer approve a CE Activity submitted to them by the CE Activity Host. Only the individual Oregon licensee can apply directly to OBNM for CE approval.

FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS

This activity of 2026 Integrative Dermatology Symposium is approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for 11 PDA Points. NCCAOM® PDA Points Provider #9093.

Description

The Integrative Dermatology Symposium brings together healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and collaborate on innovative approaches to skin health. With nearly one-third of the population affected by skin disorders, the event aims to equip practitioners—including dermatologists, physicians, nurses, acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors, and other specialists—with practical strategies to improve patient outcomes.

GOAL & PURPOSE

The annual Integrative Dermatology Symposium is designed to appeal to practitioners across disciplines. It will address emerging trends, and practical approaches to dermatology as practitioners assess and manage skin conditions and care. It is estimated that nearly one-third of the population is afflicted with a skin disorder. There is a great need for best practice sharing and cross-collaboration to support practitioners in the field and improve patient outcomes.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This live symposium is designed to meet the educational needs of:

Acupuncturists
Advanced Practice and Registered Nurses
Ayurveda Practitioners
Chiropractors
Dermatologists
Family Practice Physicians
Internists
Licensed Herbalists
Naturopathic Doctors
Nutrition Specialists
Osteopathic Doctors
Pediatricians
Physicians
Physician Assistants

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies relevant financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity

Name of Faculty	Reported Financial Relationship
Neal Bhatia, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Affiliations with Abbvie, Advanced Derm Solutions, Almirall, Alumis, Apogee, Arcutis, Avene, Biofrontera, Blueprint, Celldex, Galderma, Highlight, InCyte, J&J, Journey, LaRoche-Posay, LEO, Lilly, NAOS, Novartis, Ortho, Oruka, Pelthos, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sagimet, Sanofi, SkinFix, Soligenix, SunPharma, Takeda, Veradermics, and Verrica Grants/Research Support Affiliations with Abbvie, Advanced Derm Solutions, Almirall, Alumis, Apogee, Arcutis, Avene, Biofrontera, Blueprint, Celldex, Galderma, Highlight, InCyte, J&J, Journey, LaRoche-Posay, LEO, Lilly, NAOS, Novartis, Ortho, Oruka, Pelthos, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sagimet, Sanofi, SkinFix, Soligenix, SunPharma, Takeda, Veradermics, and Verrica Honorarium Affiliations with Abbvie, Advanced Derm Solutions, Almirall, Alumis, Apogee, Arcutis, Avene, Biofrontera, Blueprint, Celldex, Galderma, Highlight, InCyte, J&J, Journey, LaRoche-Posay, LEO, Lilly, NAOS, Novartis, Ortho, Oruka, Pelthos, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sagimet, Sanofi, SkinFix, Soligenix, SunPharma, Takeda, Veradermics, and Verrica Speakers' Bureau Affiliations with Abbvie, Advanced Derm Solutions, Almirall, Alumis, Apogee, Arcutis, Avene, Biofrontera, Blueprint, Celldex, Galderma, Highlight, InCyte, J&J, Journey, LaRoche-Posay, LEO, Lilly, NAOS, Novartis, Ortho, Oruka, Pelthos, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sagimet, Sanofi, SkinFix, Soligenix, SunPharma, Takeda, Veradermics, and Verrica
Eingun James Song, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) AbbVie, Alumis, Alphyn, Amgen, Apogee, Arcutis, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Dermavant/Organon, DermBiont, Galderma, Incyte, Johnson&Johnson, LEO, Novartis, Ortho-dermatologics, Pfizer, Phothera, Sanofi & Regeneron, SUN, UCB, Takeda Grants/Research Support AbbVie, Alumis, Amgen, Apogee, Arcutis, BMS, DermBiont, Incyte, Johnson & Johnson, LEO, MoonLake, Pfizer, Veradermics, Sanofi, SUN, TIMBER, Zura Bio Honorarium AbbVie, Alumis, Alphyn, Amgen, Apogee, Arcutis, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Dermavant/Organon, DermBiont, Galderma, Incyte, Johnson&Johnson, LEO, Novartis, Ortho-dermatologics, Pfizer, Phothera, Sanofi & Regeneron, SUN, UCB, Takeda Speakers' Bureau AbbVie, Amgen, Arcutis,BMS, Dermavant/Organon, Galderma, Incyte, Johnson&Johnson, LEO, Novartis, Ortho-dermatologics, Pfizer, Phothera, Sanofi & Regeneron, SUN, UCB
Ganary Dabiri, MD PhD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Leo pharmaceutical. jansen, Eli Lilly, Galderma Speakers' Bureau Leo pharmaceutical, Galderma, Eli Lilly
Jesse Schwartzberg, MD	No financial relationships to disclose.
Larry Eichenfield, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Abbvie Abeona Acrotech Amgen Almirall Apogee Arcutis Attovia Bausch Bristol-Myers Squib Corevitas Dermata Dermavant Formation Bio Forte Galderma Incyte Janssen Kenvue Krystal Kymera LEO Lilly Novartis OrthoDerm Pfizer Regeneron Sanofi T-Rex Takeda Union Therapeutics UCB Verrica Employee / Owner Verrica - Board of Directors, not employee Grants/Research Support Abbvie Amgen Arcutis Bausch Castle Biosciences Dermavant Galderma Incyte Pfizer Target RWE Ownership Interest / Stock Holder Dermata, Forte - (Options), Verrica - (Options) Speakers' Bureau Dermavant, Incyte, LEO, Lilly, OrthoDerm, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi,
Meena Julapalli, MD	No financial relationships to disclose.
Michael Traub, ND	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) NeoGenesis, LearnSkin, Kamedis, Nutritional Fundamentals for Health
Naiem Issa, MD, PhD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Almirall, Apogee, Bristol Myers Squibb, Galderma, Incyte, Janssen, LEO Pharma, Lilly, Novartis, Organon, Ortho Dermatologics, Oruka, Pfizer, Primus, Regeneron, Sanofi, SUN Pharmaceuticals Industry, UCB Grants/Research Support Lilly, Novartis Honorarium Abbvie, Almirall, Boehringer Ingelheim, Botanix, Bristol Myers Squibb, Galderma, Incyte, Journey, LEO Pharma, Lilly, Novartis, Organon, Ortho Dermatologics, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi, SUN Pharmaceuticals Industry, Topix, UCB Speakers' Bureau Abbvie, Almirall, Boehringer Ingelheim, Botanix, Bristol Myers Squibb, Galderma, Incyte, Journey, LEO Pharma, Lilly, Novartis, Organon, Ortho Dermatologics, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi, SUN Pharmaceuticals Industry, Topix, UCB
Peter Lio, MD	Ownership Interest / Stock Holder Stock options only: Alphyn Labs, Codex Labs, Concerto Biosci, Thimble, Yobee Care Royalty / Patent Holder Theraplex AIM Speakers' Bureau AbbVie, Arcutis, Eli Lilly, Galderma, Hyphens Pharma, Incyte, La Roche-Posay/L’Oreal, MyOR Diagnostics, Pfizer, Pierre-Fabre Dermatologie, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Verrica
Pooja Shah, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Advisory Board - Sanofi Genzyme; Advisory Board - Incyte; Advisory Board - Castle Biosciences Inc; Consulting - RTI International Honorarium Honorarium - Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (SDNP)
Sonal Choudary, MD	Grants/Research Support Eli Lilly Speakers' Bureau Regeneron/Sanofi
Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Arbonne; Codex Labs; Burt’s Bees; Nutraceutical Wellness; Arcutis; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Janssen; Leo Pharma Honorarium Bristol Myers Squibb; Blueprint Medicines; Incyte; Galderma; Amgen; Almirall; Trace Minerals; AbbVie; UCB; Sun Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer; Phothera; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Janssen; Novartis; Eli Lilly Speakers' Bureau Bristol Myers Squibb; Incyte; Galderma; Almirall; AbbVie; Leo Pharma; UCB; Sun Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer; Phothera; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Janssen; Eli Lilly
Sandra Chiu, L.Ac., DACM	No financial relationships to disclose.
Jennifer Soung, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) AbbVie, Amgen, Arcutis, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Dermavant, Eli Lilly, Galderma, Incyte, Johnson & Johnson, KoBio Labs, LEO, Novartis, Ortho Dermatologics, Pelthos, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi, and UCB. Grants/Research Support AbbVie, Arcutis, Dermavant, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Oruka, Pfizer, Sanofi, and UCB Honorarium AbbVie, Amgen, Arcutis, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Incyte, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho Dermatologics, Pelthos, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi. Ownership Interest / Stock Holder Pfizer Royalty / Patent Holder NA Speakers' Bureau AbbVie, Amgen, Arcutis, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Incyte, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho Dermatologics, Pelthos, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi.
Aric Prather, PhD	Grants/Research Support Eisai, Lt Co.; Big Health, Ltd
Sahar Swidan, PharmD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) A4M-Faculty-Director of Professional Education Employee / Owner NeuroPharm-Consulting Company
Glynis Ablon, MD	Grants/Research Support Galderma, Bausch, Church Dwight, Everwell, Veradermics
Jennifer Ornelas, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Advisory Board- Leo pharma, Organon, and Sanofi Speakers' Bureau Organon
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Nutrafol, Ortho Dermatologics, AbbVie, Incyte, L’Oréal, Arcutis, Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue, Galderma, Unilever Grants/Research Support Nordberg Medical, Kymera, AbbVie, Allergan, Eirion Therapeutics, Regeneron, Galderma, Pfizer, Arcutis, Teoxane Laboratories, Avita Medical
Steve Daveluy, MD	Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) Abbvie, Incyte, Novartis, UCB Grants/Research Support Abbvie, Incyte, Novartis, UCB, Moonlake, Sanofi, Regeneron Speakers' Bureau Abbvie, Novartis, UCB

The content managers reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:

Name of Content Manager	Reported Financial Relationship
Venita Sivamani	LearnHealth Inc. Stockholder
Mer Content Manager	No financial relationships to disclose.

DISCLAIMER

The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of MER and LearnHealth Inc. The speakers have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.

CONTACT INFORMATION

This activity is jointly provided by MER and LearnHealth. For questions about the CME credit for this activity, contact [email protected] For all other questions, please contact [email protected].

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