American Academy of Dermatology Conference 2013

Dr. Alex at the Elta MD exhibit

The American Academy of Dermatology held its annual conference March 1-5, 2013 at the convention center in Miami Beach, FL. This is an outstanding event where approximately 20,000 dermatologists and their staff come together from around the world every year. Dr. Alex was able to take advantage of multiple talks by world renown experts such as Dr. Michael Gold of Gold Skin Care Center and Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr. to improve the quality of his care. Topics included acne treatments, new laser technologies, cosmeceuticals, improving office visits, use of ancillary staff, website design, and more.

Dr. Alex at the Revivogen exhibit

The technical exhibits included a variety of skin care lines, technologies, textbooks, practice management groups, and more. Dr. Alex learned about new and exciting products offered by lines such as Elta MD, Neocutis, and Obagi as well as new laser treatments using the Sciton laser. Some examples of new products include Xeomin, a neuromodulator like Botox, Avene thermal water, and Revivogen products to treat hair loss and thinning.

Dr. Alex at the Vercaci mansion

Ancillary events included parties and dinners at the Vercaci mansion on the beach sponsored by Neocutis, the Setai hotel sponsored by Cutera lasers, Bongo's Cuban Cafe at the American Airlines Arena sponsored by Modernizing Medicine electronic medical record, and the W hotel sponsored by the Aesthetic Show and Sciton lasers.

Dr. Alex at the Sciton laser exhibit

The American Academy of Dermatology conference is an outstanding opportunity to learn about emerging treatments and technology in dermatology, to discover new and improved skin care lines, to network with other doctors, and to catch up with colleagues from around the world. Dr. Alex looks forward to the upcoming Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas, NV in May 2013 and next year's American Academy of Dermatology conference in Denver, CO.