Presented by Professor Bhushan Kumar Former Chief of Dermatology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India Hot Spots in Dermatology August 17 – 19, 2018 Abstract: Leprosy, now an uncommon disease of low infectivity is caused … Continue reading →

Presented by Professor Bhushan Kumar Former Chief of Dermatology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India Hot Spots in Dermatology August 17 – 19, 2018 Abstract: Lesions on the genitalia either alone or as part of the … Continue reading →

Radiotherapy Update 2018 What’s new? VMAT for treating large areas (whole arm,leg) for actinic keratoses/NMSC A treatment for Disseminated Actinic Porokeratosis ? VMAT Volumetric modulated arc therapy (Elektra) Delivers the radiotherapy treatment using a rotational or arc geometry rather than … Continue reading →

Case Presentations by Bhushan Kumar Dr. Bhushan Kumar is the Emeritus Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology at India’s Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh. As one of India’s finest and most respected dermatologists, Dr. … Continue reading →

Hot Spots in Dermamtology Kahuku Maui August 19, 2018 Presented by Lindsay Kamm ( Email ) My saga of suffering with cheilitis begins and ends with the delightful duty of playing with my grandsons in the pool and at the … Continue reading →

Presented by Dr. Michael Webster Melbourne, Australia Hot Spots in Dermatology August 17, 2018 What’s new? VMAT for treating large areas (whole arm,leg) for actinic keratoses/NMSC A treatment for Disseminated Actinic Porokeratosis ? VMAT Volumetric modulated arc therapy (Elektra) Delivers … Continue reading →

Abstract With 30 years of clinical use, it is appropriate to review the use of isotretinoin. We now understand that retinoids influence cellular growth, differentiation, morphogenesis and apoptosis, inhibit tumour promotion and malignant cell growth, exert immuno-modulatory actions and alter … Continue reading →

Abstract BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Isotretinoin has revolutionized the management of acne vulgaris. However, concerns continue regarding the adverse effect profile of isotretinoin. This study aims to review the adverse effects experienced by patients started on isotretinoin by a single dermatologist. METHODS: Retrospective … Continue reading →

Abstract BACKGROUND: The importance of the cumulative dose of isotretinoin with respect to relapse of acne vulgaris remains controversial. Although guidelines recommend 0.5-1.0 mg/kg/d to a minimum cumulative dose of 120 mg/kg, there has been a trend toward the use of lower … Continue reading →

Abstract Background Despite acne persisting into adulthood in up to 50% of the population, very few therapeutic studies have been performed in this age group. Objectives To assess the efficacy of 5 mg/day isotretinoin in adult acne. Methods An investigator … Continue reading →