Skincare Education Symposium Virtual Learning Series 2026

The Skincare Education Symposium (SES) is a virtual, education meeting series that addresses the practical needs of dermatologists. Our esteemed faculty will be sharing insights on medical dermatology, skincare, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals, as well as their integration with prescription treatments and in-office procedures.

PROGRAM CHAIR
Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD
What’s New in Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals / Hot Ingredients in Skincare
Heather Woolery Lloyd, MD
Designing a Skincare Routine
Amy J. McMichael, MD, FAAD
Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair Thinning
Julie Harper, MD
Optimizing Skincare for Acne and Rosacea Patients
Doris Day, MD, FAAD, MA
Dermatologic Care in Menopause: Evolving Strategies for Skin Health
Paul Friedman, MD
Integrating Cosmeceuticals with Procedures for Optimal Outcomes
Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
Emerging Approaches in Hyperpigmentation and Melasma
Zoe Draelos, MD
Sunscreen Science in 2026
Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD
When Medical Dermatology Becomes Cosmetic: Bridging the Gap

Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD

PROGRAM CHAIR

What’s New in Cosmeceutical and Nutraceuticals

Hot Ingredients in Skincare

Skincare Education Courses

APRIL 21st and 28th

Evolving Strategies for Treating Aging Skin during Menopause

Doris Day,MD, FAAD, MA

Doris Day, MD, FAAD, MA

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Emerging Approaches to Hyperpigmentation

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Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD

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Optimizing Skin Care for Acne and Rosacea Patients

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Julie C Harper, MD

SPEAKER

When Medical Dermatology Becomes Cosmetic: Bridging the Gap

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Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

SPEAKER

What's New in Skincare

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Joshua Zeichner, MD

SPEAKER

Sunscreen Update 2026

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Zoe Diana Draelos, MD

SPEAKER

Integrating Cosmeceuticals with Procedures for Optimal Outcomes

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Paul M. Friedman, M.D.

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Designing A Skincare Routine

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Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

SPEAKER

Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair Thinning

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Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD

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Hot Ingredients in Skincare

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Joshua Zeichner, MD

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Featured Spring Courses

We have assembled all courses and calendars into a simple, easy-to-access platform. SES’s on demand learning environment is designed to fit into the busy schedules of dermatology professionals.

Skincare Education Video Posters

Latest Research on Neutrogena® HydroBoost: Adjunctive Moisture Interventions

Kenvue

Efficacy and Safety of Tapinarof Cream 1% Once Daily Monotherapy in Adults and Children with Atopic Dermatitis: Pooled Results from ADORING 1 and 2

Organon

Eucerin Radiant Tone Eye Cream

Beiersdorf

ZELSUVMI for the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum

Pelthos Therapeutics

Trihex technology: Supports Skin Maintenance Regiments and Rejuvenation Procedures

ALASTIN

Zoryve Foam: Advances In Drug Formulation

Arcutis

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Galderma

0.6% Selenium Disulfide Vs 2% Ketoconazole

L’Oreal

Skincare Education Posters

A Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Comparator Controlled Trial Evaluating Topical Formulations for Skin Fragility of the Arms.

ALASTIN

Clinical Evaluation of Thiamidol-containing Formulations for the Visual Management of Facial Hyperpigmentation

Beiersdorf

Sofpironium Targets M3 Receptors and Results in Early Clinical Meaningful Improvement in Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis (PAH)

Botanix​

Aquaxyl -enhanced Silicone-free Barrier Repair and Moisturization – Immediate and Sustained Skin Benefits in Adults, Children, and Teens

Bubble

Efficacy of an Innovative Cream on Biomarkers for Aging in Mature, Fragile Skin

Cetaphil

Assessing the Mildness of Cleansers Using the Corneosurfametry Method

Cetaphil

Clinical Evaluation of a Thiamidol-based Cream for Treatment of Periorbital Hyperpigmentation

Beiersdorf​

A single–center, randomized, investigator-blinded comparative trial, topical proprietary Procedure Enhancement System (PES) vs. a basic regimen (bland ointment and cream) pre and post-fractional non-ablative laser resurfacing treatment to the face/décolleté

Cetaphil

A new clinical strength antiperspirant formulation proven to be gentle and caring to skin while still fighting sweat effectively.

Dove

Efficacy assessment during a controlled clinical in-use study of a topically applied cosmetic product in the treatment of plantar hyperhidrosis

Lamisil

A selenium disulfide-based shampoo rebalances the scalp microbiome of subjects of any hair type

L’Oreal

A selenium disulfide-based dermocosmetic shampoo does better than a dermocosmetic shampoo containing Zinc Pyrithione in moderate to severe dandruff of the scalp

L’Oreal

Improvement in Atopic Dermatitis Signs and Symptoms With Once-Daily and Proactive Twice-Weekly Roflumilast Cream 0.15% or 0.05%: Results From the 52-Week Phase 3 INTEGUMENT-OLE Trial in Patients Aged >2 Years

Organon

Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials

Organon

Efficacy And Tolerability Of A Cream Containing A Postbiotic Active Ingredient Derived From Thermal Spring Water In Sensitive Skin: Data From A Post Commercialization Study In US

Pierre-Fabre

Evaluation Of A Unique, Injection-Grade Hyaluronic Acid Derivative For Topical Skin Volumizing Benefits

ALASTIN

Clinical Evaluation of a Thiamidol-containing Regimen Compared With Photoprotection for the Visual Management of Facial Hyperpigmentation

Beiersdorf

Thank you to the 2026 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS

The Skincare Education Symposium (SES) is a virtual, education meeting series that addresses the practical needs of dermatologists. Our esteemed faculty will be sharing insights on medical dermatology, skincare, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals, as well as their integration with prescription treatments and in-office procedures.