SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 20, 2015) - The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) is holding its 73rd Annual Meeting from March 20 to 24, 2015, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. 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:

• Skin in the Game: Dermatologic Issues Among Athletes 
• Advanced Melanoma Treatments Have Promise for Patients 
• Researchers Study Skin Cancer in Minority Populations 
• Vitiligo's Impact Goes Beyond Skin
• Evaluate Before You Exfoliate

For additional news releases, visit the Academy Newsroom.

Media planning to attend the 73rd Annual Meeting must register on-site in the Academy Press Office, located in Room 220 of the Moscone Center. The Press Office phone number is (415) 978-3607.

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 18,000 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), Twitter (@AADskin) or YouTube (Academy of Dermatology).

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