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Presentations

Valerie D. Callender, MD

8/09	American Dermatological Association 129th Annual Meeting Park City, Utah "Ethnic Hair and Scalp Disorders: CCCA Update"
7/09	Summer American Academy of Dermatology Boston, MA “Hair Disorders in Skin of Color”
6/09	Brazilian Conference of Dermatological Surgery Uberlandia, Brazil “Anatomy and Physiology of African Descendent Skin” “How to Treat Pseudofolliculitis in Different Common Areas in Ethnic Skin” “Ethnic Hair Cosmetics”
5/09	10th International Congress of Dermatology Prague, Czech Republic “Cosmetic Dermatology in Skin of Color”
4/09	Orlando Live Surgery Workshop Sponsored by: International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Orlando, FL “Ethnic Considerations in Hair Transplantation”
3/09	American Academy of Dermatology San Francisco, CA “Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Update” “Cosmecuetical & Pharmacological Agents” “Ethnic Hair: Tips & Tricks” “The Treatment and Management of Acne Keloidalis” Skin of Color Society Symposium San Francisco, CA “Surgical Therapy for Acne & Rosacea in Skin of Color”
1/09	Acne Consensus Meeting Maui, HI “Acne in Sensitive Skin”
9/08	Atlanta Dermatological Association’s Tri-Annual Meeting Atlanta, GA “Cosmetic Issues in Skin of Color”
7/08	Summer American Academy of Dermatology Chicago, IL “Review in Dermatology: Hair Disorders” “Acne and Rosacea in Skin of Color” “Diagnosis and Treatment of Unique Ethnic Skin Disorders” Department of Dermatology Howard University Hospital Washington, DC “Overview of Soft Tissue Fillers”
2/08	American Academy of Dermatology San Antonio, TX “Pigmentation Issues in Skin of Color” “Morphological and Aging Changes in the Aesthetic Patient" “Hair Disorders in Skin of Color”
11/07	L’Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair & Skin Research 4th International Symposium--Miami, Florida “Assessment of Adverse Experiences, Keloid Formation and Pigmentary Changes in Subjects with Fitzpatrick Skin Types 4-6 with Hyaluronic Acid Gel Dermal Fillers”
11/07	Missouri Dermatologic Society St. Louis, Missouri “Skin of Color Dermatology”
10/07	Southeastern Consortium for Dermatology Richmond, Virginia “Hair Transplantation in Patients of African Descent”
10/07	World Congress of Dermatology Buenos Aires, Argentina “Ethnic Hair & Scalp Disorders” “The Surgical Approach to the treatment of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia”
8/07	National Medical Association Dermatology Section Honolulu, Hawaii “Hair Transplantation “ “Treatment Considerations for Ethnic Hair & Scalp Disorder”
8/07	Summer American Academy of Dermatology New York, New York “Pigmentation Issues in Ethnic Skin”
6/07	5th International Congress of Hair Research Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada “The Management of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae” “Hair Transplantation in Patients of African Descent”
6/07	37th Annual Update & Intensive Review for the Primary Care Physician Howard University Hospital Washington, District of Columbia “Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician”
5/07	Washington D.C. Dermatological Society Howard University Hospital Washington, District of Columbia “Treatment of Scarring Alopecia in Women”
3/07	Orlando Live Surgery Workshop Orlando, Florida “Racial Differences in Hair Transplantation”
3/07	Radio One Gospel Cruise  Ocho Rios, Jamaica Key West, Florida “Love Your Skin”
2/07	Women’s Dermatologic Society’s Media Day New York, New York “Hair and Skin Disorders”
2/07	American Academy of Dermatology Washington, DC “The Fountain of Youth: Men Too!” “Treatment Considerations for Ethnic Hair and Scalp Disorders”
1/07	Howard University Hospital Medical Association’s Annual Meeting Punta Cana, Dominican Republic “Dermatological Care for the Primary Care Practitioner”

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	Dr. Callender featured in the article “Gone Baby Gone” A high-tech treatment could be the solution for extra hair in ELLE Magazine March 2008. Turns out, hormones are almost always to blame for hair that has gone into hyperdrive. When estrogen dips, testosterone-which all women have in varying amounts- comes into play, spurring extra growth in a classic male pattern: on the chin and upper lip, among the jaw. How much, and how light or dark, is very individual. While this type of hormonal change is most often triggered by perimenopause- the reason many women in their forties, such as I, find themselves fuzzier-it can also be due to non-age related factors such as certain medications (steroids and diuretics) or weight gain, since an increase in fat can alter hormone levels. Imbalances can also spring from the adrenal glands or the ovaries (a condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome, in which the ovaries produce an overload of androgens), explains Valerie Callender, MD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Howard University in Washington, D.C. “A simple blood test can determine if androgen levels are high, at which point an endocrinologist can identify the source and prescribe treatment. But there’s no such fix for my case of fuzz, since my drop in estrogen during perimenopause is permanent”. - Callender Click Here to view full article
	Dr. Callender is featured in the article "no more scars!" If, despite your at-home efforts, a scar still forms, a dermatologist can help. Cortisone shotes instantly smooth bumpy skin. If you've had the scar for months(or years), a fractional laser like Fraxel will help even out your skin's texture and tone. You'll need about four treatments at around $1000 a piece. "The sooner you treat a wound- ideally within 5 days of getting cut - the less likely it is to scar," says Valerie Callender, M.D. Click here for the full article
	“Best of Beauty 2007 “More Magazine selected a panel of 15 top dermatologists, hairdressers and makeup artists to evaluate the newest skin, makeup and hair boosters at their beauty summit in New York City. OLay Definity Illuminating Cream Cleanser  “Breaks the bonds between dead surface cells with glucosamine, a mild exfoliant, so makeup goes on easily.  Even sensitive skin with rosacea tolerates it well.” - Dr. Callender Aveeno Positively Ageless Rejuvenating Serum “A long-term cell renewal solution for those who can’t tolerate retinoids or AHAs.  Shitake extract evens skin tone and fine lines, and it won’t promote hypersensitivity.  This light serum can be layered under moisturizer or sunscreen. -Callender Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing Anti-Aging Serum with Coenzyme Q10 “True to its name, this sensitive skin tamer calms with licorice-root extract; its subtle green tint neutralizes pink tones, even rosacea.” -Callender
	Dr. Callender featured article “The Black Woman’s Guide to Hair Loss” in Essence Magazine August 2007. Traction Alopecia  Patients often have only vellus fine hairs; it’s the thick terminal hairs that are gone,” says dermatologist Valerie Callender.  Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) “Inflammation of the scalp usually precedes scarring, which results in permanent hair loss,” says Callender.  The goal is to stop the inflammation in order to reduce the scarring. New Research on Hair Loss “The in-depth questionnaire asks for such information as the age of onset, family history, medications and hair-grooming processes,” explains dermatologist Valerie Callender, M.D.,

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