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This course examines procedural treatment modalities, including narrowband UVB phototherapy, excimer laser, surgical melanocyte transplantation, and depigmentation techniques. Learners will gain insights into mechanisms, indications, efficacy, and safety considerations, with a focus on practical clinical decision-making and patient selection criteria.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize procedural and surgical therapeutic options for vitiligo and their underlying mechanisms.
- Determine appropriate patient candidates for specific procedural and surgical treatments.
- Identify procedural limitations, contraindications, and strategies for optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
Faculty
Dr. Lal, originally from Queens, New York, completed a seven-year accelerated medical program at the New York Institute of Technology, graduating summa cum laude with a Master of Science in neuroscience. He was elected to the Sigma Sigma Phi and Psi Sigma Alpha honor societies.
He completed his internship at the University of Connecticut, where he was named Intern of the Year, followed by a dermatology residency and chief residency at the University of Massachusetts. He then pursued a pediatric dermatology fellowship there, developing expertise in vascular anomalies, pediatric laser, and dermatologic surgery.
Dr. Lal is the only board-certified pediatric and fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist in the U.S. His specialties include pediatric and adult dermatology, laser and cosmetic surgery, body sculpting, and pigmentary disorders such as vitiligo, melasma, and psoriasis.
Frequently featured in media outlets such as ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, and NBC News, he also serves on the DEI work group for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, with a focus on inclusive, patient-centered care.
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Dr. Song is the director of clinical research at Frontier Dermatology Partners. He is also a clinical instructor at the University of Washington and Silver Falls Dermatology. He specializes in inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Song is a regular contributor to the dermatology literature and speaks across the country as a key opinion leader.
