SDPA Webinar: Alopecia Areata & Vitiligo Awareness: From Insight to Action
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Vitiligo and alopecia areata present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, as well as profound psychosocial impacts on patients. This 1-hour webinar will review key clinical features and diagnostic clues to distinguish these disorders from their mimickers, outline evidence-based treatment approaches, and highlight emerging therapies. Attendees will also gain practical strategies for counseling patients on prognosis, treatment expectations, and long-term management.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
1. Describe the clinical features, epidemiology, and psychosocial impact of vitiligo and alopecia areata.
2. Differentiate these disorders from their key clinical mimickers using history, exam, and diagnostic tools.
3. Develop treatment plans for vitiligo and alopecia areata.
4. Counsel patients effectively about prognosis, treatment expectations, and emerging therapies.
5. Learn about the impact of advocacy and legislation on clinical outcomes, including patient access to medications, treatment adherence, disease progression, and overall quality of life.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid during the time of the live event. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2014665
Ginette A. Okoye, M.D., FAAD
Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology
Howard University College of Medicine
Dr. Ginette Okoye is Professor and Chair of Dermatology at Howard University College of Medicine. Her areas of clinical and research expertise are in skin of color and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Okoye earned her Medical Degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed her dermatology residency training at Yale University, where she also served as Chief Resident. She has been recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology with a Presidential Citation, a Volunteerism Award, a Patient Care Hero Award, and the 2023 William James, M.D. Mentor of the Year Award. She is the author of over 90 publications, including a textbook, “The Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair”.
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