GLODERM Session

Description: The GLODERM Session will offer a diverse perspective on dermatological challenges worldwide, with a special focus on infectious and community dermatology. The GLODERM Session features emerging voices in dermatology presenting their work on critical issues impacting urban and rural populations. Topics range from infectious diseases and their diagnostic challenges to dermatology’s societal and psychological impacts in various communities.

Attendees will gain insights into the current landscape of global dermatological care, including diagnostic issues, disease prevalence, and community access to dermatology. The GLODERM Session will also introduce the upcoming dermatology linearization of ICD-11, set to launch in February 2025.

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Learning Objectives:

• Understand diagnostic challenges and epidemiological trends in infectious dermatology across different regions.
• Gain insight into dermatological issues impacting community health, including the psychological aspects of skin diseases and access to dermatological care.
• Learn about the upcoming ICD-11 dermatology linearization and its implications for global dermatological practices.

Chair:

• Dr. Kari Wanat

Speakers and Topics:

Infectious Dermatology:

• Jonny Garcia: Syphilis: Diagnostic Issues and Challenges
  An exploration of syphilis diagnostic complexities, discussing both traditional and modern approaches to improve detection accuracy.
• Joseph Sangatu: Establishing a Baseline Prevalence of Chromoblastomycosis in Fiji and Evaluating Its Distribution, Magnitude, and Trend Patterns
  A study on the prevalence of chromoblastomycosis in Fiji, detailing its epidemiological distribution and implications for public health strategies.
• Folakemi Cole-Adeife: Difficult or Resistant Fungal Skin Infections in Nigeria and Possible Links with Topical Steroid and Antiseptic Misuse
  A discussion on the prevalence of resistant fungal infections, investigating potential connections with the misuse of topical steroids and antiseptics.

Community Dermatology:

• Karen Férez: Vitiligo and Genital Self-Image
  An examination of how vitiligo affects genital self-ima provides insight into the psychological dimensions of living with this condition.
• Sofía Villagrán: The Situation of Dermatology in Chile: Addressing Waiting Lists and Rural Access to Care
  An analysis of the current challenges in accessing dermatological care in Chile, particularly in underserved rural regions.
• Monisha Madhumita: Assessing the Impact of Misinformation on Skin Health in Fishing Communities: A Mixed-Methods Study with Global Implications
  A study assessing how misinformation affects skin health in fishing communities, with a broader look at the implications for global dermatological health.

Additional Presentation:

• Dr. Jonathan White: ICD-11 and the New Dermatology Linearization Launching in 2025
  An introduction to the new dermatology linearization in ICD-11, highlighting its development and the impact it will have on dermatology classification worldwide.

Discussion Session: The GLODERM Session will conclude with a 15-minute interactive discussion, allowing participants to engage with the expert panel, ask questions, and share insights on the presented topics.