Dear Colleagues & Partners,

Welcome to World Skin Health Day | Guinea 2024 !

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For its forth edition, the World Skin Health Day is celebrated in Guinea under the auspice of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD), and introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Expected more than 300+ scientific presentations of Thought-Leaders from 40+ countries covering 22 topics, CME accredited by UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®.

Skin disease is one of the most common human illnesses. According to the World Health Organization, over 900 million people are affected by skin diseases around the world at any time. Also, the WHO International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) includes more than 2,000 skin or skin-related illnesses. World Skin Health Day is a joint project of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD). Since 2013, World Skin Health Day has been taking place across the world to raise awareness of and treat a diverse range of skin conditions. Taking part in World Skin Health Day helps to raise awareness about the wide-ranging impact of skin disease, as well as supporting people needing treatment in their local communities. To learn more about the campaign, please visit https://www.worldskinday.org

Since 2021, Gamal Abdel Nasser University and Clinique Dermatologique of Conakry conduct World Skin Health Day activities free of charge and open to the public or non-dermatological healthcare workers. In the 2021 edition, more than 500 people from the community of the Loos islands (KASSA) received free skin care with distribution of medicines. Highlighted on ILDS media and ISD Journal (Spring 2021) Vol. 15, No. 1 (p. 19). In the 2022 edition, 277 albinos at John Paul II hospital received free care with treatment of pre-cancerous lesions using trichloroacetic acid and free distribution of sunscreen received from our partner INOYAH. Highlighted on ILDS media and ISD Journal (Fall 2021) Vol. 15, No. 2 (p.15). In the 2023 edition, more than 900 people from the community of Boké perfecture received free skin care with distribution of medicines in September. In 2024, Université La Source and Clinique Dermatologique of Conakry invite you to support to WSHD | Guinea 2024 to raise awareness of and to improve access to dermatological services and treatments for a diverse range of skin conditions in Guinea

From January 27 to 31, 2024, WSHD | Guinea 2024 promises to be enlightening and transformative, featuring an array of themes ranging from cutting-edge diagnostics and therapeutics to the intersection of digital health in dermatology. Together, we will recognize and promote skin health worldwide.

Scientific Committee:

Prof. Brigitte DRENO MD PhD (Chair)

Prof. Jean BOLOGNIA MD (co-Chair)

Prof. Dedee MURRELL MD PhD

Prof. Hassan GALADARI MD

Prof. H. Peter SOYER MD, FACD FAHMS

Prof. Asmahen SOUISSI, MD

Prof. Somesh GUPTA MD

Prof. Nejib DOSS MD

Prof. Fahafahantsoa RAPELANORO RABENJA, MD

Prof. Monika FIDA MD

Prof. Franco RONGIOLETTI MD

Prof. Samira ZOBIRI MD

Prof. Aldo MORRONE

Prof. Giovanni DAMIANI, MD, PhD

Prof.George KROUMPOUZOS,MD,PhD

Dr. Nazim Khaled BENMEHIDI

Prof. Amor KHACHEMOUNE MD, PhD

Prof. Enas ATTIA MD

Prof. Mohsin AL-DHALIMI MD

Prof. Hamida TURKI MD

Prof. Dominique TENNSTEDT MD

Dr. Mathilde IORIZZO, MD, PhD, FMH

Prof. Mohammad JAFFERANY MD, PhD

Prof. Aimilios LALLAS MD, MSc, PhD

Prof.Georgi TCHERNEV,MD,PhD

Prof. Esther FREEMAN MD PhD

Join us in making a difference and explore our diverse themes:

Theme 1 : Acne and Rosacea : Diagnostics and therapeutics / Acné et Rosacea : Diagnostic et thérapeutique

Chair : Pr Brigitte DRENO MD PhD (France)

Theme 2 : Atopic Dermatitis and allergology / Dermatite atopique et allergologie

Chair : Pr Alain Taieb MD (France) ; Pr Kiran V. Godse MD, PhD (Glasg.)

Theme 3 : Psoriasis : Diagnosis and therapeutic / Psoriasis : Diagnostic et thérapeutique

Chair : Pr Giovanni Damiani MD, PhD

Theme 4 : Pigmentation diagnostics and therapeutics / Diagnostic et thérapeutique de la pigmentation

Chairs : Pr Firas AL-NIAIMI MD; Pr. Rashmi SARKAR MD, FAMS, IFAAD

Theme 5 : Cosmetic Dermatology / Dermatologie Cosmétique

Chairs : Pr. George KROUMPOUZOS MD, PhD, FAAD; Prof. Robert A. Schwartz MD, MPH, DSc (Hon), FRCP Edin (USA)

Theme 6 : Dermatosurgery / Dermato – Chirurgie

Chairs : Pr Amor KHACHEMOUNE MD PhD FAHMS; Pr H. Peter SOYER MD, FACD; Dr. Khaled TURKI MD

Theme 7 : Hair disorders / Troubles capillaires

Chairs : Dr. Sergio Vano-Galvan, MD, PhD; Dr Maria-Angeliki GKINI, MD, MSc, PhD; Pr Asmahen Souissi MD

Theme 8 : Nail disorders / Troubles des ongles

Chair : Pr Chander Grover MD

Theme 9 : Pediatric Dermatology / Dermatologie pédiatrique

Chairs : Pr Dominique TENNSTEDT MD; Pr Hamida TURKI MD

Theme 10 : Psychodermatology / Psychodermatologie

Chair : Pr. Mohammad JAFFERANY MD, PhD

Theme 11 : Sexually transmitted diseases and dermatology in the genital area / Maladies sexuellement transmissibles et dermatologie dans la région génitale

Chairs : Dr Antoine BERTOLOTTI MD, PhD; Dr Sandra LY MD

Theme 12 : Medical dermatology / Dermatologie médicale

Chairs : Pr Jean BOLOGNIA MD; Pr Michel Gillet MD PhD; Pr Néjib DOSS MD; Pr Monika FIDA MD

Theme 13 : Dermoscopy / Dermoscopie

Chair : Pr. Aimilios LALLAS MD MSc; Pr. John PAOLI MD; Dr Michela Vita Rita Starace MD PhD; Dr Nazim BENMEHIDI MD

Theme 14 : Virtual exhibition / Exposition virtuelle

Chair : Pr Kelati AWATEF MD

Theme 15 : Skin NTDs

Chairs : Prof. Rapelanoro Rabenja Fahafahantsoa MD; Pr. Mokni Mourad MD; Dr. Ruiz Postigo José Antonio

Theme 16 : Discussion session / Session discussion

WHO Perspectives – OpenWHO and medical education – GLODERM Mentorship

Panelists : José-Antonio Ruiz-Postigo; Kari Wanat; Esther FREEMAN

Theme 17 : ISD Mentorship Program

Panelists : Nellie Konnikov; Leopoldo Santos; Martin Kassir

Theme 18 : GLODERM Mentees

Chairs : Kari Wanat; Esther FREEMAN

Theme 19 : Residents symposium

Chair : Pr Siham Dikhaye MD

Theme 20 : Vesiculobullous diseases + Others – Maladies vésiculo-bulleuses + Autres

Chair : Pr. Dedee MURRELL MD PhD DSc

Thank you for your invaluable support in advancing skin health on a global scale. Together, we can inspire change and transform lives.

Dr Ibrahima TRAORE, Organizer, WSHD | Guinea 2024