American Academy of Dermatology Hosts 74th Annual Meeting

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - Mar 4, 2016) - The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) is holding its 74^th Annual Meeting from March 4 to 8, 2016, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington. The meeting will feature the latest information on skin, hair and nails, presented by world-renowned experts in the field of dermatology.

The following news releases offer more information on noteworthy topics presented at the meeting:

• Research: Misconceptions Lead to Negative Perceptions of Acne
• Survey: Almost Half of African-American Women Have Experienced Hair Loss
• Be Aware of Who's Providing Your Care
• Patients Have Many Reasons to Love Lasers
• Specialized Tests Useful for Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment
• Medication for Moms-to-Be: Managing Skin Conditions in Pregnancy

For additional news releases, visit the Academy Newsroom.

Media planning to attend the 74th Annual Meeting must register on-site in the Academy Press Office, located in Room 306 of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Press Office phone number is (202) 249-4014.

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 18,000 physicians worldwide, the AAD 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 AAD at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org. Follow the AAD on Facebook (American Academy of Dermatology), Twitter (@AADskin) or YouTube (Academy of Dermatology).

To view this release in a media-rich format, go to: http://aad.new-media-release.com/2016/annual_meeting/