Latest News From American Academy of Dermatology Scientific Meeting

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Aug 1, 2013) - The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) is holding the Summer Academy Meeting 2013, its annual summer scientific meeting in New York, July 31 - August 4, at the New York Hilton Midtown. World-renowned dermatologists will present information on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions.

Scientific News
This kit features some of the news and research that will be presented during the Summer Academy Meeting 2013, including:

• Saving Face: Dermatologists Helping Patients Identify Source of Facial Allergic Contact Dermatitis
• Dermatologists Urge the Public to Take Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Diagnosis Seriously
• Acne Comes of Age Earlier: Dermatologists Seeing Younger Kids Facing Acne Due to Earlier Onset of Puberty
• Dermatologists Have a Leg Up on Newer Minimally Invasive Treatments for Leg Veins
• Proper Skin Care Lays the Foundation for Successful Acne and Rosacea Treatment

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Academy's Communications Department at (847) 330-0230. Media planning to attend the Summer Academy Meeting 2013 must register on-site at the Academy Press Suite located in the Bryant Room on the 2nd Floor of the New York Hilton Midtown. Press registration is available Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Press Registration Kiosk phone number is (212) 261-6067 beginning Thursday, August 1.

Celebrating 75 years of promoting skin, hair and nail health
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 17,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org. Follow the Academy on Facebook (American Academy of Dermatology) or Twitter (@AADskin).

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