2023 Integrative Dermatology Symposium

Featured Speakers

October 27-29, 2023

Reno, Nevada

Ammar Ahmed,

MD

Ammar M Ahmed is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ahmed has served as program director of the dermatology residency program since 2017 and practices general dermatology with an interest in complex medical dermatology, disorders of pigmentation, and integrative treatment approaches. He serves on the Association of Professors of Dermatology Program Director Steering Committee. He has served on the board of directors for the National Skin of Color Society as well as multiple American Academy of Dermatology committees related to education. Dr. Ahmed’s research interests center around vitiligo and dermatologic education.

IDS 2023 Sessions

Integrative Approaches to Vitiligo: The Post-Steroid Era - 0.5 CME Credits Day One: Friday, October 27, 2023 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM PDT:

Integrative treatment modalities are commonly sought and utilized by individuals dealing with vitiligo. This session will review the evidence supporting various integrative and alternative treatments for vitiligo. Topical, oral, and surgical integrative modalities will be covered.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to assess the evidence supporting herbal and dietary supplements in the management of vitiligo.
2. Participants will be able to describe the synergy of ultraviolet light with topical and oral antioxidant and photosensitizing treatments in eliciting repigmentation.
3. Participants will be able to define the role of surgical treatments in an integrative approach to vitiligo.Speaker