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PDS goes to AAD!

Penned by Dr. Bernadette Arcilla, FPDS
he Philippine Dermatological opical Oils as an anti-inflammatory and pro-
Society has always been barrier repair for different skin disorders
consistent in establishing itself were discussed by Drs. Evangeline Handog
Tas the DERMAUTHORITY in and Vermen Verallo-Rowell, respectively.
the Philippines. For the past years, PDS An interesting bevvy of cases where
has been actively involved in numerous dermoscopy shines was dwelt by Dr. Jasmin
educational activities within the country, Jamora. Practicalities of chemical peeling
such as the well-attended LEAP programs, and lasers for acne on brown skin were
Eczema Fairs and Skin Museums, to name imparted by Drs. Cecilia Rosete and Purita
a few. However, this year, PDS transcended Paz-Lao, respectively. Noteworthy cases on
borders by joining the American Academy cutaneous tuberculosis, lamellar ichthyosis,
of Dermatology Global Education Day Hansen’s Disease and tropical dermatology
last February 15, 2018 at San Diego, were shared by Drs. Ma. Teresita Gabriel,
California, USA. The Global Education Patricia Nicole Ramirez, Bernadette Arcilla
Day of AAD is a pre-conference activity PDS Lecturers traveling all the way to San Diego, USA and Francisco Rivera.
wherein various organizations may conduct for the AAD Global Eduction Day. (L-R) Drs. Cecilia
a session on a topic of their choice. The Rosete, Purita Paz-Lao, Vermen Verallo-Rowell, Ma. The succinct yet educational program was
PDS, being in a tropical setting, opted for Teresita Gabriel, Francisco Rivera IV, Ma. Angela appreciated by the audience, comprised
the theme “HOT TrOPICal Dermatology” Lavadia, Evangeline Handog, Bernadette Arcilla, of foreign and Filipino attendees. It was
for its 2-hour session. The lectures were Jasmin Jamora and Patricia Nicole Ramirez an exhilarating experience for all those
enthusiastically conducted by members involved in the organization of the event.
of the PDS, beginning with an overview of by an informative mix of diagnostic and treatment May this occasion act as a seed for similar
“Dermatology in the Philippines” by none strategies for Asian Skin, as well as interesting fruitful events of PDS as we continue to
other than the PDS President herself, Dr. cases that may be found in the tropical setting. Oral strengthen our stance as the country’s
Ma. Angela Lavadia. This was then followed lightening agents’ usefulness on Asian Skin and T(r) DERMAUTHORITY.
PDS Calendar of Activities May-August 2018

SKIN HEALTH/ECZEMA LEAP MINI LEAP CME/POSTGRADUATE
CONGRESS & FAIR COURSE

May 06 – Lipa, Batangas SLPDS May 06 – Acne Scars May 17 – Acne Mgt May 30 – USTH/Ped Derm
May 20 – Malolos, Bulacan – Palazzo Antonio, Lipa, – BGC Alabang – Wack Wack GCC
CLPDS Batangas SLPDS May 24 – Acne Mgt – Cebu City June 27 – EAMC/Laser
June 03 – Bacolod SPPDS May 30 – Acne Scars May 31 – Handling Dermatoses – Wack Wack GCC
– Wack Wack GCC
June 14 – Ilocos Norte NLPDS – Cebu City July 11 – Dermsurgery
June 10 – Acne Scars Workshop Toxins
July 01 – Manila yPDS – Park Inn Clark CLPDS June 07 – Acne Mgt – Pasay City July 25 – MMC/Dermsurgery
July 22 – City of San Fernando, July 04 – Acne Scars June 14 – Handling Dermatoses MMC Med Auditorium
Pampanga CLPDS – One Shangri-la, Ortigas – QC Aug 29 – JRRMMC/STD
Aug 05 – Gen Trias, Cavite July 19 – Phototherapy June 21 – Acne Mgt- Iloilo City – Wack Wack GCC
SLPDS – Hotel Seda, Sta. Rosa June 28 – Handling Dermatoses May 16 – 24th UP-PGH PGC
Laguna SLPDS – Bulacan Makati Diamond
Aug 07 – Phototherapy July 05 – Acne Mgt - Davao Residences, Legaspi
– Joy-Nostalg, Ortigas July 12 – Acne Mgt - Makati Village, Makati City
Aug 14 – Acne Scars July 19 – Handling Dermatoses June 22 – 16th JRRMMC PGC
– Luxent Hotel, QC – Bulacan Crowne Plaza, Ortigas
Aug 19 – Phototherapy July 26 – Acne Mgt – Greenhills July 07 – 8th SCFI PGC
– Park Inn Clark CLPDS The Plaza Hotel,
Aug 09 – Handling Dermatoses Balanga City, Bataan
– Alabang
Aug 03 – EAMC PGC
Aug 16 – Acne Mgt - CDO Luxent Hotel, QC
Aug 23 – Acne Mgt - Bacolod Aug 23-24 – 12th RITM PGC
Aug 30 – Handling Dermatoses Bellevue Hotel,
– Marikina/Antipolo Alabang

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