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LEARNING Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble:
CURVES

The Conundrum of

Blistering Diseases

By: Dr. Sarah E. Nain and Dr. Riza I. Sarne

he main program commenced with a case BIR Group Supervisor. She provided the audience
presentation on Bullous Pemphigoid by with information on how to properly file income Event: Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble: The
TDr. Maria Jenina P. Aguado, a second year taxes and comply with mandatory government Conundrum of Blistering Diseases, hosted by
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
dermatology resident. This was followed by a lecture requirements in private practice. (RITM) and the Immunobullous Dermatology
on Bullous Pemphigoid by Dr. Clarisse G. Mendoza, Subspecialty Core Group
Immunodermatology head of RITM and a member Overall, it was an afternoon full of valuable Moderator:
of the PDS Immunobullous Subspecialty Core Group. and relevant learning for all dermatologists. As Dr. Johannes F. Dayrit
Dr. Mendoza lectured on the clinical presentations, complicated as the conundrum of blistering diseases Head, Dermatopathology Unit, RITM
as well as the various treatment options available may be, it is always possible to shed light on these
for the said disease. troublesome diseases with continued pursuit of Venue: RITM Auditorium, Alabang, Muntinlupa
learning. Welcome Remarks:
The second case was on Chronic Bullous Disease Dr. Maria Teresita G. Gabriel
of Childhood presented by Dr. Juan Antonio D. Chair, Department of Dermatology, RITM
Cervantes, also a second year dermatology resident “As complicated as Case Presenters:
at RITM. Dr. Gisella U. Adasa, Pediatric Dermatology Dr. Maria Jenina P. Aguado
unit head of RITM and a member of the PDS Pediatric the conundrum of Dr. Juan Antonio D. Cervantes
Subspecialty Core Group, served as reactor for this
case. Dr. Adasa gave a comprehensive discussion blistering diseases Lecturers:
Dr. Clarisse G. Mendoza
on Chronic Bullous Disease of Childhood, as well as Head, Immunodermatology Unit, RITM
other blistering diseases amongst this population. Dr. Gisella U. Adasa
She identified possible mimickers of the disease may be, it is Head, Pediatric Dermatology Unit, RITM
and the special considerations in the treatment of Dr. Katrina Canlas Estrella
pediatric patients. always possible Member, PDS Immunobullous Subspecialty Core Group
Ms. Eugene R. Garcia
Dr. Katrina Canlas Estrella, a member of the PDS to shed light on BIR Group Supervisor
Immunobullous Subspecialty Core Group, gave a Lectures/Topics:
Bullous Pemphigoid • Chronic Bullous Disease
lecture on the use of immunosuppressives in special these troublesome of Childhood • Use of Immunosuppressives in
populations. She discussed different blistering Special • Populations • Frequently Encountered
diseases among geriatric and pregnant patients, as diseases with Issues in a Private Practice
well as management in these populations. Closing Remarks:
continued pursuit Dr. Ma. Purita Paz-Lao, PDS President
This was followed by a very informative lecture
on relevant and frequently encountered issues Number of Attendees:
when starting and maintaining a private practice. of learning.” 55 participants, mostly from the Southern Luzon
area, 252 viewers via live online streaming
This lecture was given by Ms. Eugene R. Garcia,

Consultant and resident staff of the RITM with the lecturers
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