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LEARNING
CURVES

SKINtegrate!
Awarding of certificates
to the 2nd set of speakers
(L-R): Drs. Catherine Chong,
Combine Therapies Krisinda Dim-Jamora, Slyvia
Jacinto, Armelia Lapitan-
for Aesthetic Harmony Torres, Aenelle Baustista-
Dizon, Abhay Talathi, Loverna
continued from p13 Suratos, and Jasmin Jamora,
Not included in the photo
Torres, MD, “Fifty Shades Lighter: Combination are Drs. Jaime Arzadon
Treatment for Body Lightening” by Aenelle and Camille Angeles
B. Dizon, MD. The lecture series was then
followed by a pair of Industry-sponsored
lectures by Spectrumed entitled “Hybrid Short Awarding of certificate to
Pulse Duration Laser for Pigmentation and the 2nd set of panel reactors
Tattoo Removal” by Vesna Tlaker, MD and (L-R): Drs. Catherin Chong,
by DMark Beauty/DermAsia entitled “The Anna Lissa Ruste-Chan,
PROyellow Difference: Indications in Skin of Genevieve Chi-De Guzman,
Color” by Irene Gaile Robredo-Vitas, MD. Slyvia Jacinto, Bernadette
Malvar-Villaflor, and Jasmin
Jamora
The last session for the course were a myriad
of lectures about different special concerns.
This was started by Jeffrey Chua, MD with Awarding of certificates to
the 3rd set of speakers
“Don’t Wait in Vein: Combination Treatments (L-R): Drs. Catherine Chong,
for Varicose Veins” then “Melasma Defense: Irene Gaile Robredo-Vitas,
Combination Treatment for Pigment Resolution” Arnelle Quiambao, Raymond
by Johannes F. Dayrit, MD, followed by Joseph Escalona, Maria Tricia
“Cosmetic Gynecology: Addressing Women’s Manlongat-Malahito, Vermen
Verallo-Rowell, and Jasmin
Intimate Wellness” by Irene Gaile Robredo- Jamora.
Vitas, MD, “The Nose Knows: Different Methods Not in photo: Dr. Jeffrey Chua, Dr.
of Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty” by Arnelle Y. Mae Ramirez-Quizon, Dr. Allan
Alejo
Quiambao, MD. Then, an industry-sponsored
lecture (GSK) entitled “Acne Guideline-Based
Management” by Allan Alejo, MD, “Cellular
Longevity: Improved Ageing Through Nutrition”
by Raymond Joseph Y. Escalona, MD,
“Nutriceuticals and Skin Ageing” by Maria Tricia
B. Manlongat-Malahito, MD, and followed by
a pre-recorded video of her lecture entitled A well-attended post-
“Nailed It! Polishing Our Treatment Options graduate course by Skin
and Cancer Foundation, Inc.’s
for Common Nail Disorders” by Mae Ramirez- Training consultants and
Quizon, MD. residents

The Erudite: Transformative Dermatological Skills in Clinical Practice
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enlightening talk about emerging information
on the impact of visible light and infrared Date: July 5, 2019
radiation on the skin. Dr. Nadela shared her Venue: Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
winning combinations against skin aging with Master of Ceremony: Dr. Ma. Cricelda Rescober-Valencia
the use of different treatment modalities. There Moderators: Drs. Zharlah Gulmatico-Flores, Edessah
was an interactive lecture spearheaded by Dr. Sanchez-Dipasupil, Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, Lillian Lopez-
Villafuerte
Aguinaldo-Cabrera, in which she gave some Welcome Remarks: Dr. Flordeliz Abad-Casintahan
guidelines in the prevention and management
of complications, that may be encountered with Lecturers: Drs. Mara Therese Padilla-Evangelista, Mary
Jo Kristine Bunagan, Carolyn Jean Chua-Aguilera, Marie
the use of fillers and neuromodulators. Dr. De Socouer Medina-Oblepias, Miriam Dumandan-Adraneda,
Villa advised on healthy and proper nutrition, Hester Gail Lim-Bueser, Rosalina Nadela, Allen Aguinaldo-
he placed emphasis on the importance of Cabrera, Melanie Joy Doria-Ruiz, Romulo De Villa
including green vegetables in every meal. Lecture Topics:
• Systemic drug prescriptions in special populations
Yours truly presented the Filipino Skin Lecture • Tangled: End of line treatment for difficult to manage
Series, where I discussed the following cases: cases of hair loss
a psoriasis patient who developed bullous • The basics in nail surgery
• Barenaked: Chemical peels for non-facial sites
pemphigoid, a challenging case of pyoderma • Multi-modality acne scar management
faciale in a male patient and a newborn that • The Rainbow and Beyond: Cutaneous effects of visible light
presented with blueberry muffin rash. and infrared
• The Skin Aging Puzzle: Winning combinations
• Bye bye complications: Managing toxin and soft tissue
We appreciate the continued patronage of the augmentation complications
attendees. We are grateful for the unwavering • The Filipino Skin Lecture Series: An Anthology of challenging
and interesting dermatologic cases
support from the alumni and we are thankful to • Optimizing Skin Nutrition: Dietary prescriptions for skin The Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center in cooperation
the Philippine Dermatological Society for their conditions with the Skin Research Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
continuous assistance. Total Number of Attendees: 339 launched The Filipino Skin Lecture Series and this was
presented by Dr. Melanie Joy Doria-Ruiz
Volume 16 Number 63 • SKIN CONTACT August 2019 • p14