CME 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings - Bow to the Crown - Latest in Hair Restoration

Only available as part of a package

The course was recorded on May 8, 2026, at the ASLMS Annual Conference

Course Description: This session will cover the latest medical and surgical advances in maintaining and growing hair for our patients. Laser hair stimulation, low level light, PRP, Hair transplantation, and oral medications are some of the topics that will be discussed.

COURSE DIRECTORS: Marc R. Avram, MD

FACULTY PANELISTS: Marc R. Avram, MD – Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital; Ronda S. Farah, MD - University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology, Minneapolis, MN & Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN; Suleima Arruda, MD – Clinical Research Director, Sadick Dermatology, New York, NY; Douglas Wu, MD, PhD; Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD; Jessica G. Labadie, MD; Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the activity, learners should be able to:

Identify appropriate candidate selection for laser hair stimulation.
Identify appropriate candidate selection for hair transplant surgery

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This activity is intended for an audience of physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in the use of lasers, light, energy-based devices, and related technologies across various specialties.

PRESENTATIONS:

Lasers, PRP, and Surgery for Restoring Hair Loss for Men and Women | Marc R. Avram, MD – Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital

Exosomes - The Unbiased Truth | Ronda S. Farah, MD - University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology, Minneapolis, MN & Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Lasers and Exosomes for Restoring Hair Loss | Suleima Arruda, MD – Clinical Research Director, Sadick Dermatology, New York, NY

Emerging Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia | Marc R. Avram, MD – Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital

DISCLOSURES:

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ASLMS are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ASLMS in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ASLMS to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ASLMS.

All planners and faculty for this educational activity, except for those listed below, have no financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Marc R. Avram, MD discloses the following financial relationships: Lumenis Be Ltd.: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards)
Ronda S. Farah, MD discloses the following financial relationships: Lumenis: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution)

ASLMS staff planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

ACCME Accreditation Statement:

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement:

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credits:

This enduring material is eligible for 1.8 CE credits if you are a Registered Nurse. These credits are provided with co-sponsorship with the Laser Training Institute division of Professional Medical Education Association.

Instructions for Learners to Receive Credit:

To receive a Certificate of Credit or a Certificate of Participation for the On-Demand (2026) course, registered attendees must submit a completed electronic CME/CE evaluation by the course expiration date (11/30/26).

This course should take approximately 1.5 hours to complete.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY:

For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or call (715) 845-9283.

Refund requests will only be considered if made within 14 days of purchase.
Refunds will only be considered if you have not yet started the course (no content viewed).
Refunds are not available for missed live activities.
Contact information@aslms.org to request a refund.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or call (715) 845-9283.

DISCLAIMER:

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

DISCLOSURE OF OFF-LABEL USE:

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

Marc Avram, MD (Moderator)

Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital

Clinical Professor of Dermatology Weill Cornell Medical
School. Editor several textbooks dedicated to cosmetic dermatology and surgical hair restoration.
Editor multiple peer reviewed journals and author multiple book chapters and peer reviewed papers on hair transplantatiion and medical therapy for hair loss.
private practice New York City with offices located in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Ronda Farah, MD

Ronda Farah, MD is an Associate tant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota. She is also Director of Medical Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics and the Cosmetic Lead for the University of Minnesota Health. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and has published numerous articles within her fields of expertise. Dr. Farah has special interests in energy based medicine, cosmetics and hair disease. She completed her medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School and dermatology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She is an American Academy of Dermatology Social Media Correspondent.