DPAF News

President's Column | May 2026

April has officially slipped away, and what a month it was. Our long‑awaited ITCH Conference in Puerto Rico was everything we hoped for and more. After nearly a decade of waiting to return, it felt meaningful to finally gather on the island. The lectures were eye‑opening—deep dives into a symptom we manage every single day, yet continue to learn more about as research evolves. The conversations in the hallways, the shared clinical pearls, the sense of community… it all reminded me why this work matters and why our members are such an incredible force in dermatology.

Coming Soon! DPAF 2018 Charitable Run/Walk

Registration for the DPAF's Annual Charitable Run/Walk opens June 28th! This year the annual charitable run/walk will be in honor of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) with all net proceeds going to the HS Foundation. Registration online opens Thursday, June 28th and launches at the Summer Conference at the DPAF booth as well. There are two great ways to participate, visit the DPAF website for more information.