SDPA Webinar: Clinical updates: serologic considerations for the chief complaint of alopecia

SDPA Webinar: Clinical updates: serologic considerations for the chief complaint of alopecia

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Are labs necessary when evaluating a patient with hair loss? And if so, what? Hayden Middleton DMSc, PA-C and Erin Monahan DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Derm discuss their recent publication in the JDPA, “Expert consensus recommendations on appropriate serological testing for the chief complaint of alopecia”. They’ll cover what inspired this project, how their author team used the eDelphi method to write the consensus statements and collaborated to form the guidelines, and how interested PAs may get involved in research and publication.
Webinar attendees will receive a copy of the guidelines in advance, so you can review them ahead of time and come prepared to dive into discussion, ask questions, and gain insight directly from the authors.

This webinar will be hosted on a third-party platform. Please click here to register!

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

1. Outline basic methodological approach to consensus guideline projects. 

2. Compare signs and symptoms associated with scarring and nonscarring alopecia. 

3. Choose the appropriate evidence-based initial serological work-up for a presenting alopecia. 

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, on 1/27/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid 1/27/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2014775


Hayden Middleton DMSc, PA-C

Hayden Middleton is a family medicine PA, educator, and researcher who currently works for M Health Fairview in St. Paul, Minnesota and also serves as adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Augsburg University. He has a special clinical and research interest in dermoscopy, dermatology, procedural medicine, and LGBTQIA+ medicine. He has presented both CME and his research at the local, state, national, and international conferences. He is a previous AAPA-PAEA Research Fellow and has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals over his career. He was recently awarded the Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants 2024 Most Impactful Article of the Year. He also serves as the current MAPA President and DEI Committee co-chair for the Minnesota Academy of PAs. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his husband, Michael, and cats - Lila, Sasha, and Meghan. 

Erin Monahan DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Derm

Erin Monahan DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Derm is a specialty-certified dermatology PA and SDPA Diplomate Fellow with 9 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology. Erin works for Essentia Health in Duluth Minnesota where she was named 2023’s APP of the year and recently became Associate Section Chair of the dermatology department. She is passionate about educating future and fellow clinicians and has spoken at several local, regional, and national conferences on topics such as hair loss, pruritis, look-alike rashes, and skin cancer. Erin also teaches the dermatology curriculum for the College of Saint Scholastica’s PA program.

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