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Meeting abstracts

AAD 2026

American Academy of Dermatology · Denver, 27–31 March 2026

1,877 abstracts, published in JAAD on 6 July 2026. Their text is on the JAAD website.

  1. 70522

    Pigmentation and Oxidative Biomarker Modulation Across All Skin Types (FST I-VI) following Exposure to Boundary Region Wavelengths (Longest Ultraviolet A + High Energy Visible Light): a Controlled Clinical Study

    Moses S, Shyr T, … senior author Lim H

  2. 70696

    Photodistributed Hyperpigmentation Associated with Chronic Kratom Use: A Case Report

    Starzyk T, Moesch J

  3. 70965

    Psychosocial impact of melasma: Asian Americans and people with pre-existing mood or anxiety disorders are disproportionately affected

    Woodie B, Shahin M, … senior author Fleischer A

  4. 71743

    Asymptomatic hyperpigmented reticulated patches and subtle indurated plaques on the extremities as presentation of polyarteritis nodosa in skin of color

    Sanders M, Young K, … senior author Cao S

  5. 71943

    Efficacy of Statins in Adjunctive Treatment of Vitiligo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Cruz CS, Sanchez MV, … senior author Martinez EC

  6. 72056

    Treatments in periorbital hyperpigmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

    Cruz CS, Covarrubias SB, … senior author Martinez EC

  7. 72337

    Integrated Approaches for Melasma Treatment: A Systematic Review

    Kalil C, CAMPOS V, … senior author VARGAS P

  8. 72418

    Strengthening Dermatologic Care for Persons with Albinism in Rwanda: Gaps, Pilot Outcomes, and a Scalable Primary Care Training Model

    Fadel S, Do P, … senior author Feldman S

  9. 72886

    AI-driven Automatic Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (AVASI) for objective severity assessment

    Medela A, Dagnino D, … senior author Gilaberte Y

  10. 72906

    Beyond pigmentation, description of HPA axis dysfunction in melasma

    Castillo-Molina D, Muñoz-Ordoñez S, … senior author Klyn M

  11. 72924

    In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Qualitative Evaluation of Syndromic vs. Non-Syndromic Café-au-Lait Macules

    Garza-Garcia LM, Rodríguez-Téllez AA, … senior author Muñoz-Garza FZ

  12. 73355

    Risk of Cardiovascular and Thromboembolic Events With Oral Tranexamic Acid for Melasma: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    Abdullah M, DiCenso S, Butler D

  13. 73410

    Monobenzone (Monobenzyl Ether of Hydroquinone) Depigmentation for Extensive Vitiligo: A Retrospective Cohort Study Evaluating Factors Correlating with Patient Satisfaction

    Colquitt J, Butterfield R, Yang Y

  14. 73477

    Economic burden among Japanese patients with vitiligo: a retrospective database claims study

    Suzuki T, Hanson KA, … senior author Oiso N

  15. 73479

    Medication Use and Treatment Patterns in Japanese Patients with Vitiligo

    Oiso N, Hanson KA, … senior author Suzuki T

  16. 73482

    Sun Protection Adherence and Skin Outcomes Among Persons with Albinism in Malawi: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

    Do P, Fadel S, … senior author Feldman S

  17. 73512

    Efficacy and tolerability of a 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine-containing serum in the treatment of facial solar lentigo over 3 months of daily applications

    Pinto PC, Le Dantec G, … senior author Fitas M

  18. 73520

    Efficacy and tolerability of a new depigmenting serum in the treatment of melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in a population from Brazil

    Schalka S, Kerob D, … senior author Da Costa Moura MS

  19. 73658

    Real-World Treatment Patterns and Persistence Following Vitiligo Diagnosis in the US

    Rosmarin D, Hanson KA, … senior author Elbuluk N

  20. 73953

    Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation is Associated with Decreased Quality of Life in Patients with Skin of Color

    Long C, Samaan F, … senior author Hollins LC

  21. 73977

    308-nm excimer laser (EL) plus tacrolimus significantly enhances repigmentation compared to EL monotherapy in vitiligo: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Ortiz A, Santellano B, … senior author Buchanan K

  22. 74069

    Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery in Vitiligo: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Safety, and Treatment Protocols

    Tarafdar N, Varambally M, … senior author Liu C

  23. 74078

    Psychiatric Impact and Health-Related Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Skin of Color Patients with Vitiligo: A Systematic Review

    Varambally M, Tarafdar N, … senior author Liu C

  24. 74116

    A Systematic review of artificial intelligence performance for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in Fitzpatrick skin types V–VI reveals persistent diagnostic blind spots and insufficient bias-mitigation strategies

    Imokhai PO, Lee D

  25. 74151

    Characterizing immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated vitiligo: a single-institution cohort

    Lu K, Enriquez K, Dobry A

  26. 74221

    α-Arbutin Compound Formula for Melasma in Sensitive Skin: In Vitro Mechanisms & Randomized Trials

    Ye L, Li Z, … senior author Shu P

  27. 74345

    Using digital imaging to enhance accuracy and objectivity in vitiligo assessment

    Nasseri T, Cader A, … senior author Wang S

  28. 74394

    Comparison of the antioxidant effect of Pycnogenol with other substances used in the treatment of melasma: a systematic review

    BERTINO R, SILVA Í, SERPA D

  29. 74463

    Combination therapies for vitiligo: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

    Barros de Deus Nunes Junior E, Bella Meirelles AV, … senior author Lima Neto CB

  30. 74493

    Evaluation of a Topical Formulation combining Aspalathus linearis and Polypodium leucotomos extracts in the prevention of skin hyperpigmentation and molecular alterations induced by visible light

    Schalka S, Sabrina M, … senior author Gonzalez S

  31. 74712

    Higher Treatment Intensity Associated with Improved Outcomes in Non-Segmental Vitiligo Phototherapy

    Le N, Huang V

  32. 74774

    Sunscreen Effectiveness and Adherence Among Patients of Color with Pigmentary Disorders

    Gill S, Bharol K, … senior author Gonzalez T

  33. 74836

    Clinical Demonstration of Pigmentation Response in individuals with Fitzpatrick Skin Type V Following Irradiation with Novel Light Source at the Ultraviolet(UV) / Visible Boundary Region

    Moses S, Meyer K, … senior author Lim H

  34. 74989

    “Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color: The Overlooked Psychosocial Burden.”

    Pohani P, Leiber K

  35. 75041

    An Irritant-Free Hydroquinone Alternative for Enhanced Efficacy on Pigmentation Control

    Thakrar J, Dedios F, … senior author Feng L

  36. 75054

    Full-Beam vs. Fractional 755-nm Picosecond Laser for Melasma: A Split-Face Trial in Asian Patients

    Manuskiatti W, Nokdhes Y, … senior author Sittiwanaruk S

  37. 75067

    Efficacy and safety of a 675-nm dual-mode laser for melasma in Fitzpatrick skin types III–V: A prospective study

    Manuskiatti W, Thongjaroensirikul P, … senior author Sittiwanaruk S

  38. 75084

    Prevalence of inflammatory arthropathy among patients with vitiligo: A TriNetX analysis

    Gerstein B, Nigro A, Khattri S

  39. 75092

    Clinical Efficacy of a Tinted Sunscreen Containing 4% N-Acetyl Glucosamine and 4% Niacinamide in Reducing Melasma Severity and Improving Quality of Life in Brazilian Women

    Rennó I, Teixeira AL, … senior author Espósito AC

  40. 75127

    Diseased and vitiligo-induced ex vivo organ culture models as preclinical research platforms

    Rouille T, Vioal-Söhnlein J, … senior author Bertolini M

  41. 75178

    A randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy of a dermocosmetic serum containing 2-Mercaptonicotinyl Glycine (2MNG) in acne-induced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

    Kovylkina N, Deloche-Bensmain C, … senior author Passeron T

  42. 75184

    A novel dermocosmetic routine containing Vitamin B3 and 2-Mercaptonicotinyl Glycine significantly improves melasma after 3 months of daily use and provides a similar treatment outcome after 6 months compared to a 3-month treatment course following a switc

    Passeron T, Kovylkina N, … senior author Caberlotto E

  43. 75247

    Association Between Repigmentation and Quality of Life Among Patients With Vitiligo Treated With Ruxolitinib Cream in the TRuE-V Studies

    Gooderham M, Bose RH, … senior author Dion ML

  44. 75258

    Real-World Factors Influencing Vitiligo Care: Insights From a Patient Survey Assessing the Use of Ruxolitinib Cream

    Ambati S, Sturm D, … senior author Schneider B

  45. 75277

    Efficacy and Safety of Ivarmacitinib, a Highly Selective JAK1 Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Non-Segmental Vitiligo

    Zheng W

  46. 75313

    Objective assessment using advanced photography system with image analysis of non-segmental vitiligo treated with ruxolitinib 1.5% cream

    Di Marco AL, Trecarichi AC, … senior author Musumeci ML

  47. 75352

    Dupilumab monotherapy improves atopic dermatitis lesions and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with Skin of Color and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

    Alexis A, Markowitz O, … senior author Shumel B

  48. 75399

    Translational Efficacy of a Novel Depigmenting Formulation compared to Hydroquinone: From Melanogenesis Inhibition to Clinical Improvement Across Diverse Skin Phototypes

    Soldati PP, Silva LB, … senior author Sant Anna Addor FA

  49. 75479

    Skin Lightening Practices and Health Impacts in East African Communities: A Scoping Review

    Issa T, Abi H, … senior author Dellavalle R

  50. 75638

    Characteristics of Clinical Trials Evaluating Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

    Agu G, Kamboj S, … senior author Blalock TW