Annual Convention in the Time of COVID: The 2020 Dermatology Nurses' Association Meeting

The 2020 Dermatology Nurses' Association annual meeting, held online due to COVID-19, covered a range of dermatological topics. These included skin of color, psoriatic disease, dermatology emergencies, the role of cannabinoids in dermatology, the use of Janus kinase inhibitors for conditions like alopecia areata, and female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and its treatments. The convention also discussed Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory disorder of the hair follicle, and Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV), an autoimmune blistering disorder. The importance of vaccinations for patients on immunomodulatory therapy was emphasized, as well as the potential side effects of various medications. The document also covered atopic dermatitis, affecting 20%-30% of children and 3%-10% of adults worldwide, and atypical leg wounds, which affect millions of Americans. The convention concluded by acknowledging the contributions of peer reviewers to the journal.