Contact Dermatitis & Patch Testing: 2026 Updates for Allergists (New Webinar)
Published: August 11, 2026
Join Us for a Free Webinar | September 30, 2026, | 4:30 PM ET
Join us for an educational webinar focused on the guidelines that reinforce the use of patch testing as the gold standard for diagnosing contact dermatitis and emphasize individual testing, including expanded allergen series, and occupational exposures. This update will provide guidance for special populations such as children and adults with occupational dermatitis, while highlighting allergens such as fragrance hydroperoxides, acrylates, and hair dye allergens.
Attendees will gain clinically relevant insights they can apply to clinical practice to improve outcomes for children and adults with contact dermatitis.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for allergists, immunologists, advanced practice providers, fellows, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with asthma and allergic diseases.
Speaker
Luz Fonacier, MD
Dr. Fonacier is a Professor of Medicine at NYU Long Island School of Medicine and is the Head of Allergy and Training Program Director in Allergy and Immunology at NYU Winthrop Hospital. the past president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and the past chair of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Fonacier has numerous publications in textbooks and journals. Because of her training in dermatology, allergy, and immunology, her special interest is the dermatologic manifestations of allergic diseases
This Advances webinar is in partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ACAAI offers CMEs for physicians for this webinar. If you are an ACAAI member, you can obtain CME through the member portal for this Advances webinar.
Only a certificate of attendance is available for all registered attendees.
No other continuing education (CE) credit is available for this webinar.
If you’re unable to attend the live session, registered participants will receive access to the on-demand recording and supplemental resources.
Sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
