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Skin of Color Update 2026

Trade-orientedBoutiqueIn-personNational draw
📅 9 October 2026 – 11 October 📍 New York Hilton Midtown, New York, US ↗ 🏢 MedscapeLIVE 🔁 annual

The Skin of Color Update is the largest continuing education event dedicated to evidence-based research, diagnostic updates, and practical clinical pearls for treating the dermatologic and aesthetic needs of patients with darker skin phototypes and diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Exhibitor mix: The exhibit hall layout features general exhibition booths paired with highly integrated, tiered promotional spaces labeled by sponsorship tiers ranging from Bronze to Diamond.

Healthcare ServicesBeauty Cosmetics dermatologyaesthetic medicineskincarecontinuing educationethnic skinclinical researchdiagnostics

Skin of Color Update is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Skin of Color Update 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

New York Hilton Midtown

Hotel venue · 13,935 m² · 3 halls · ~3,300 people

The largest hotel in New York City, located in Midtown Manhattan. Features over 150,000 sq ft (approx 14,000 sqm) of meeting space across two floors, including the 17,776 sq ft Grand Ballroom, with 50+ meeting rooms and 1,800+ guest rooms.

📍 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, USA

Operated by Hilton Worldwide

17 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

MedscapeLIVE

Subsidiary · New York, United States · Founded 1990

Delivers live and virtual medical education and peer-to-peer experiences for healthcare professionals.

Runs 4 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Dermatology clinicians, residents, and medical practitioners attend to interface with specialized pharma brands, view live device demonstrations, and source culturally competent skincare formulations.

Who attends

Dermatologistsdermatology residentsfellowsphysician assistantsnurse practitionersand aesthetic clinicians specializing in treatments for higher skin phototypes.

Exhibitor categories

Pharmaceutical ManufacturersAesthetic Device TechnologiesCosmeceutical Skincare BrandsMedical Dermatology ProductsClinical Research Organizations

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Speakers

74 speakers at Skin of Color Update

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"Pigment-Specific Dermoscopy and AI: From the SOCU Poster Hall"

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Susan C. Taylor

Bernett Johnson Endowed Professor of Dermatology · University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

"Scarring Alopecias: SOCU Interview with Dr. Susan Taylor"

scarring alopeciaJAK inhibitorshair loss
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"Genetic Ancestry and Skin Disease: From the SOCU Poster Hall"

genetic ancestryskin diseaseprecision dermatology
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Mona Shahriari

MD, FAAD

"Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Skin of Color"

urticaria

Also speaking at Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference

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Andrew F. Alexis

MD, MPH, FAAD

"Recent Dermatology Drug Approvals: SOCU in the News"

vitiligo

Also speaking at Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference

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"Insurance Coverage of Hair Loss Treatments: JDD Buzz"

hair lossinsurance coveragehealth equity
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Steven Daveluy

MD, FAAD

"HS Deroofing Done Right: ODAC Interview"

hidradenitis suppurativasurgical dermatology

Also speaking at Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference

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"A Challenging Case of Melasma"

cosmeceuticalsatopic dermatitis

Also speaking at Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference

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Eliot F. Battle

Co-chair and co-founder of Skin of Color Update

Bio

Dr. Battle is co-chair and co-founder of Skin of Color Update.

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Bio

Faculty member involved in Thiamidol research.

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Bio

Faculty member involved in Thiamidol research and author of Vitamin D article.

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Bio

Faculty member involved in Thiamidol research.

hyperpigmentation
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Hilary Baldwin

MD, FAAD

acnedermatology

Also speaking at Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference

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"A Challenging Case of Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans"

Bio

Faculty member involved in Thiamidol research and author of Vitamin D article.

erythema dyschromicum perstanspigmentary disorders
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Susan Taylor

Sr Analyst Batteries & Energy Storage · S&P Global Energy

Bio

Susan is a senior research analyst with the Commodity Insights team at S&P Global providing research coverage on energy storage markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa with a particular interest in emerging technologies and cross-sector integration. Prior to joining S&P Global, she worked as an analyst supporting the policy team at the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) based in Brussels. She holds a Doctorate degree from ETH Zurich in the field of electrochemistry, with her thesis focused on flow battery development in collaboration with IBM Zurich.

energy storagebattery marketsresearch

Also speaking at Solarplaza Summit Balkans, Solarplaza Summit Italy

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"A Case of Vitiligo Treated with Pulsed Corticosteroids/JAK-Inhibitor"

Bio

Faculty member involved in Thiamidol research.

vitiligoJAK-inhibitor

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Frequently asked questions

When is Skin of Color Update?+
Skin of Color Update takes place on 9 October 2026 to 11 October 2026.
Where is Skin of Color Update held?+
Skin of Color Update is held at New York Hilton Midtown, New York, US.
Who organises Skin of Color Update?+
Skin of Color Update is organised by MedscapeLIVE.
How often is Skin of Color Update held?+
Skin of Color Update is held annual.

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