Psoriasis Session

Description: The Psoriasis Session will provide a comprehensive examination of psoriasis, focusing on various aspects of the condition, including its prevalence, management, and specific challenges faced in different populations. The Psoriasis Session is designed for dermatologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals interested in deepening their understanding of psoriasis and its impact on diverse groups. Topics will cover the global perspective on psoriasis, including regional variations, special populations, and advancements in treatment approaches.

The Psoriasis Session aims to equip healthcare professionals with the latest insights and practical strategies to enhance their management of psoriasis, addressing both common and unique aspects of the disease.

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Learning Objectives:

• Gain an overview of psoriasis prevalence and management in Africa.
• Understand the role of personalized medicine and its application in special populations.
• Explore oral manifestations of psoriasis and their differential diagnoses.
• Learn about psoriasis in Asia and its regional variations.
• Interpret geographic tongue changes pre and post-COVID.
• Discuss psoriasis in aesthetic medicine and its implications for hair transplantation.
• Recognize and address the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of adult genital psoriasis.
• Understand the cardiovascular risk associated with psoriasis patients.

Session Chairs:

• Prof. Giovanni Damiani, MD, PhD (Italy)
• Prof. Giovanni Lodi, DDS, PhD (Italy)
• Dr. Chng Peter, MD (Malaysia)
• Prof. Lone Skov, MD, PhD (Denmark)

Speakers and Topics:

• Dr. Peter Chang, MD (Malaysia)
  Overview of Psoriasis in Asia
  Provides insights into the prevalence and management of psoriasis across various Asian regions.
• Prof. Giovanni Damiani, MD, PhD (Italy)
  Overview of Psoriasis in Africa
  Discusses the epidemiological trends and management strategies for psoriasis in Africa.
• Dr. Almudena Nuno, MD, MSc, PhD (Spain)
  Geographic Tongue Interpretation Pre and Post COVID
  Examines the impact of COVID-19 on geographic tongue and its interpretation in psoriasis.
• Prof. Giovanni Lodi, DDS, PhD (Italy)
  Oral Manifestations of Psoriasis and Their Differential Diagnoses
  Reviews the oral manifestations associated with psoriasis and the approaches to their diagnosis.
• Dr. Patrick Huang, MD, IFAAD, FAADV (Taiwan)
  Psoriasis in Aesthetic Medicine and Hair Transplantation
  Discusses psoriasis’s role in aesthetic medicine and its implications for hair transplantation.
• Dr. Ma. Lorna Fernandez-Frez, MD (Philippines)
  Adult Genital Psoriasis: Underdiagnosed and Undertreated
  Highlights the issues related to the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of genital psoriasis in adults.
• Prof. Lone Skov, MD, PhD (Denmark)
  Update on Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Psoriasis
  Explores the latest findings on the cardiovascular risks that patients with psoriasis face.
• Prof. Giovanni Damiani, MD, PhD (Italy)
  Special Population and Personalized Medicine
  Discusses the role of personalized medicine in managing psoriasis within special populations.

Discussion Session:
A 15-minute interactive discussion will follow, allowing attendees to engage with the speakers, ask questions, and share experiences.