Update on topical and systemic therapies on melasma including tranexamic acid
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Rashmi Sarkar
India
Dr Rashmi Sarkar MD,FAMS,IFAAD, Director Professor Department of Dermatology LHMC and associated KSCH and SSK Hospital New Delhi Mob: 00919818244340 President IADVL 2022 President,IADVL Delhi State Branch(2018) Founder Chair ,Pigmentary Disorders Society(PDS) Past Secretary General IADVL(2014-15) Board of Directors, International Society of Dermatology(ISD) Chair ,International Mentorship Committee,ISD, International Representative,Board of Directors, Womens’ Dermatologic Society(WDS)(2011-13,2017-18), Member,International Sections Committee,WDS Chair,International and National Committee,Skin of Colors Society(SOCS), Chair,Womens’Committee,International Federation of Pigment Cell Societies(IFPCS) Founding President,Joint WDS-Indian WDS(WDS-IWDS) Former Board of Directors,Skin of Colors Society(SOCS) (2013-16) Editor-in-Chief ,Pigment International(PI)(2017-21) Associate Editor,Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery(JCAS)(2011-14) Subsection Editor,International Journal of Women’s Dermatology(IJWD) Associate Editor,Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology(JCD) Editorial Board,International Journal of Dermatology(IJD)(2014-17) Editorial Board,Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Dermatology(JCAD) Editorial Board,Indian Journal of Dermatology(IJD) Section Editor,Indian Journal of Dermatology,Venereology and Leprology(IJDVL) Editorial Board,Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology(IJPD)
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World Skin Health Day | Guinea 2024
Dear Colleagues & Partners,
Welcome to World Skin Health Day | Guinea 2024 !
Let us analyse the positive impact of World Skin Health Day | Guinea 2024 on event day: Access the Event Report.
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
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