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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.

SDPA Announces Publication of First Clinical Practice Guidelines Addressing the Use of Laboratory Testing in Diagnosing Alopecia

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2026)—The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) announced the publication of its first Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) addressing the use of laboratory testing in diagnosing alopecia, marking a major milestone for the organization, the dermatology PA profession, and clinicians caring for patients with the chief complaint of hair loss. 

SDPA Brings Leading Experts to Charlotte for Groundbreaking Insights at the Itch Conference

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates will host its inaugural “Itch Conference” on March 27-28, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, focusing on the latest advances in understanding and treating itch-related conditions.