Tropical Dermatoses Session

Description: The Tropical Dermatoses Session will focus on various skin diseases prevalent in tropical regions, offering insights into their diagnosis, management, and the unique challenges they present. This session is particularly relevant for dermatologists, infectious disease specialists, and healthcare professionals working in tropical or subtropical regions or with populations from these areas. Topics include childhood leprosy, tropical ulcers, rhynoconidiobolomycosis, noma, Buruli ulcer, and cutaneous leishmaniasis.

The session aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of tropical dermatoses, their epidemiology, and the latest approaches to their treatment and management.

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Learning Objectives:

• Understand the trends, diagnosis, and management of childhood leprosy.
• Explore the clinical presentation and treatment options for rhynoconidiobolomycosis.
• Revisit the diagnosis and management of tropical ulcers.
• Gain knowledge about the history, current status, and future perspectives on noma.
• Learn the basic concepts and diagnostic techniques for leprosy and Buruli ulcer, especially in skin of color.
• Discuss strategies to reduce stigma and improve access to healthcare for cutaneous leishmaniasis in endemic regions.

Session Chairs:

• Prof. Gamal Duweb, MD
• Prof. Mourad Mokni, MD
• Prof. Jose Ramon Gomez Echebarria, MD, MSc
• Prof. Helen Price, MD, MSc, PhD

Speakers and Topics:

• Prof. Gamal Duweb, MD (Libya)
  • Childhood Leprosy: Trends of Demography, Diagnosis, and Management
  • Discusses the epidemiological trends and management strategies for childhood leprosy.
• Dr. Mariel Isa, MD (Dominican Republic)
  • Rhynoconidiobolomycosis
  • Provides insights into the clinical features and treatment of this rare tropical fungal infection.
• Prof. Mourad Mokni, MD (Tunisia)
  • Tropical Ulcer: A Disease to Be Revisited
  • Explores the historical and current perspectives on tropical ulcers, emphasizing the need for renewed focus.
• Dr. Elise Farley, PhD, MPH, BA (South Africa/UK)
  • Noma… The History, The Present, and The Future
  • Examines the devastating disease of noma, its historical context, current challenges, and future directions.
• Prof. Jose Ramon Gomez Echebarria, MD, MSc (Spain)
  • Leprosy – Basic Concepts and Diagnosis on Skin of Color
  • Buruli Ulcer – Concepts and Diagnosis
  • Discusses the fundamental concepts and diagnostic challenges of leprosy and Buruli ulcer, with a focus on skin of color.
• Prof. Helen Price, MD, MSc, PhD (UK)
  • Reducing Stigma and Improving Access to Healthcare for People Living with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Highly Endemic Regions of Brazil, Ethiopia, and Sri Lanka
  • Presents strategies for reducing stigma and enhancing healthcare access for individuals with cutaneous leishmaniasis in endemic areas.

Discussion Session:

15-minute Discussion: The session will conclude with a 15-minute interactive discussion, allowing attendees to engage with the speakers, ask questions, and share experiences.