The full IDC 2024 scientific program across 3 days — keynotes, oral presentations, and posters. Talks are ordered by program prominence within each day.
Day 1
- Keynote · In-Person
Autoimmune pemphigus: Breakthrough discoveries in the pathophysiology and development of potentially curative treatment
Sergei A Grando · University of California Irvine, United States
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune blistering skin disease where autoantibody-mediated suprabasilar intraepidermal splitting causes flaccid blisters and non-healing erosions of the oral mucosa and sometimes also…
- Keynote · In-Person
Maturation of the skin barrier - Indications of phenotypic plurality of healthy skin
Georgios N Stamatas · SGS, France
The safety of all skin care products is important, especially those intended for infants and young children. Besides national guidelines and regulations, cosmetic products in the European Union are regulated by the EU…
- Keynote · In-Person
Integrating personalized and precision medicine into dermatology clinical practice securing its potential to get skin diseases cured and to revolutionize dermatology
Sergey Suchkov · N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, personalized and precision medicine (PPM). The latter are both the science of using each patient’s…
- Oral · In-Person
A new regenerative medicine concept for face and neck rejuvenation: Combined use of stem cells and two laser technologies for fractional phototermolysis and rapidly healing the injured tissue
Elena Giardini · Private Practice, Italy
Background: stem cells represent a powerful new tool in regenerative medicine since they can promote regeneration of aged tissues by replacing apoptotic and necrotic cells with healthy ones and show antiapoptotic and…
- Oral · In-Person
Control of melanocyte senescence and environmental niche for reducing appearance of lentigo and hypomelanotic macule side effects
Thomas Ondet · Sederma, France
Ageing and repeated sun exposure increase formation of oxidising radicals that randomly attack lipids, proteins, and DNA of skin tissue and cells, leading to premature ageing and cell death. Chronic damage such as…
- Oral · In-Person
Liposuction in lipoedema: The best option we have
Baumgartner Axel · Hanse-Klinik GmbH, Germany
Lipoedema only affects women; it persists lifelong and and tends to progress gradually or intermittendly. Though we do not understand many aspects of this disease, we are able to offer very effective conservative and…
- Oral · In-Person
Personalized and precision medicine to secure the national biosafety: Towards individualized cosmetics, reconstructive plastic surgery and the modern beauty of the future to come?
Sergey Suchkov · N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Personalized Precision Medicine (PPM) as a New Model of Healthcare Services is the Unique Entity demonstrating an Integration of Fundamental & Clinical Science, Bioengineering & Translational ART, and IT Armamentarium…
- Oral · In-Person
Xeroderma pigmentosa
Bharti Magoo · Golden Touch Clinic, India
Definition: Xeroderma Pigmentosa in general terms is defined as the over production of melanin resulting in dry, flat, and dark patches. Causes : The causes can be several right from actinic keratosis, Dennie-Morgan…
- Oral · In-Person
Next generation designer culture media for cell therapy balancing energy homeostasis and proliferative capacities enabling long-term in vitro expansion of epithelial cells
Thomas Schnibbe · CELLnTEC Advanced Cell Systems, Switzerland
Since inception, CELLnTEC is dedicated to developing fully defined, animal- and human component-free media to culture epithelial cells for research and cell therapy that closely mimic the in vivo state. This is achieved…
- Oral · In-Person
Hair Transplantation For Post Breast Cancer Androgenetic Alopecia
Bouhanna Pierre · Centre CMCC Paris, France
Introduction: Alopecia is one of the most common adverse events caused by numerous anticancer agents. Alopecia in cancer patients has a significantly negative psychological and social impact. The incidence of alopecia…
- Oral · In-Person
Global health alert: Tackling the unchecked topical steroid pandemic in India
Harshini Penala · RVM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, India
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are an indispensable entity in the dermatologist’s armamentarium. Atrophy, telangiectasia, acneiform eruption, striae, and hypopigmentation are commonly seen in cutaneous adverse reactions.…
- Oral · In-Person
Denovo in denovo: Emerging challenges of leprosy in the postelimation era
Poornima Bukke · RVM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, India
Background: Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), is an immune-mediated type II leprosy reaction occurring as a complication in 50% lepromatous leprosy and 5-10% borderline lepromatous leprosy patients. Histoid leprosy, a…
- Oral · In-Person
Comparative study between punch exicision and electrocautery in the treatment of trichoepithelioma
Hitha BS · Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Trichoepitheliomas are benign cutaneous neoplasms that occur mostly on the face.There are 2 presentations- a hereditary multiple form affecting the nasolabial sulci,nose, and forehead of young adults and a…
- Oral · In-Person
Neglected tropical disease case report: Impetiginized scabies
Alfadea Irbah Allizaputri · University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite infestation, leading to intense itching, particularly at night. It is declared a neglected skin disease by the World Health Organization…
Day 2
- Keynote · In-Person
Anti-aging skin care with emphasis on skin radiance in brightening uneven skin tone in a 12-week clinical design
Nalini Kaul · Princeton Consumer Research, Canada
Our daily skin care routine affects our skin’s complexion and its overall health. Very early, we are told to cleanse, moisturize, protect and prevent our skin not only from dirt and disease but also from aging and…
- Keynote · In-Person
A foray into the world of PRP mechanisms in dermatology and its outcomes
Olga Simionescu · Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has gained traction in the scientific field due to its potential regenerative effects and great benefit–risk profile. This lecture extensively explores the most studied PRP mechanisms…
- Keynote · In-Person
Sweat as new blood – The evs centric view
Nsrein Ali · University of Oulu, Finland
Sweat is a body fluid that is secreted continuously and imperceptibly by the body; analogous to the use of urine, saliva, and tears in clinical diagnoses, sweat could offer a medium for measuring, non-invasively…
- Oral · In-Person
Exploring the facial skin rejuvenation properties of XEP®-716 miniprotein: A precision analysis using confocal laser scanning microscopy and AI based quantification
Chajra Hanane · Activen, Switzerland
Skin aging arises from both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Aged skin appears uneven, rough and wrinkled. Microscopically, aged skin exhibits decreased keratinocyte turnover, flattening of the dermal-epidermal junction…
- Oral · In-Person
Effect of educational video in patients undergoing mohs surgery: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Izadora Lapenda · Faculdade Pernambucana de Saude, Brazil
Background: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a microscopically controlled skin cancer treatment1. Patients often struggle to recall important information from in-person discussions2, prompting exploration of digital…
- Oral · In-Person
Paving the way for dermonutritional wellness in India
Harshini Penala · RVM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, India
Cutaneous manifestations often serve as the initial indicators of an underlying nutritional pathology. Recognizing its complex origins, our intervention extends beyond mere multivitamin tablets. It's a holistic strategy…
- Oral · In-Person
Expect the unexpected: An unusual occurrence of basal cell carcinoma in two distinct cases
Poornima Bukke · RVM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, India
Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignant cutaneous neoplasm worldwide (80-90%), typically associated with sun exposure. Congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) are common skin lesions harbouring…
- Oral · In-Person
Innovative phototherapy for dry skin
Shakhnoza Mavlyanova · Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
Dryness/xerosis of the skin is one of the urgent problems in practical dermatology, due to a frequent symptom of many skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and lymphoproliferative skin diseases. The search…
- Oral · In-Person
Ear lobe repair, now a lunch-break affair
Jyoti Aneja · La Grace, India
Introduction: The earlobe is an anatomical structure of small dimensions without specific function, but with a significant aesthetic role. It is the most defining part of the structure of an ear. Age however alters the…
- Oral · In-Person
A revolution in hair loss treatment - Early FUE hair transplant using cutting-edge techniques
Mohammad Sajid Mughal · Zayn Skin Clinic, India
FUE hair transplant was done in multiple individuals with early hair loss, Grade 2-4, And those with miniaturization. Usage of blood vessels of pre existing grafts for the newly transplanted hair was conceptualized and…
Day 3
- Keynote · Virtual
Examining quality of life after treatment with azelaic and pyruvic acid peels in women with acne vulgaris
Karolina Chilicka Hebel · University of Opole, Poland
Purpose: This randomized parallel study aims to investigate the azelaic acid (AA), and pyruvic acid (PA) peels treatment effect on health-related quality of life (QOL) in young adult women with acne vulgaris. Patients…
- Keynote · Virtual
Bio regeneration and bio reparation in the treatment of the genital syndrome of menopause
Gustavo Hector Leibaschoff · World Society of Cosmetic Gynecology, United States
Objectives: Aesthetic and functional gynecology is a philosophy of work that must be carried out by gynecologists and whose focus of attention is on the anatomical, functional, aesthetic, and sexual recovery of the…
- Keynote · Virtual
Versatility of structured rhinoplasty
Jose Eduardo Lintz · Clinica Eduardo Lintz, Brazil
No abstract on record.
- Keynote · Virtual
Embracing the potential of biopolymer based hydrogel: The new frontier in chronic wound therapy
Madhu Gupta · Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, India
Chronic, non-healing diabetic wounds put a massive economic burden on health services causing patient incompliance and discomfort. Thorough interpreting of chronic wound pathophysiology led to the fabrication of…
- Keynote · Virtual
Stem cell interaction: when stem cells in epithelia and mesenchyme meet
Makoto Senoo · Cell Exosome Therapeutics Inc, Japan
No abstract on record.
- Oral · Virtual
Unlocking the role of p63 gene splicing in epithelial cancer development through stem cell activation
Keshia Pitt · Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, United States
The transcription factor p63 is part of the p53 tumor suppressor family and is uniquely responsible for regulating the proliferative potential of stem cells in epithelial tissues. While studies have shown that p63 can…
- Oral · Virtual
Successful treatment of combination of eosinophilic granuloma of the face and prurigo on trunk
Bobko Svetlana · Leading research fellow of Moscow scientific and practical center of dermatovenereology, Russian Federation
Introduction & Objectives: Unusual combination of prurigo on trunk and arms and eosinophilic granuloma on the face was revealed in a patient 73 years old. Long history of differential diagnosis and search for the…
- Oral · Virtual
Melanoma diagnostics in dermatocosmetological practice
Vsevolod Akulinkin · The Peoples Friendship University of Russia, Russian Federation
Melanoma, a malignant tumor of melanocytes, is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer and poses significant diagnostic challenges in dermatocosmetological practice. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are…
- Oral · Virtual
Pomegranate's gift to skin: Unpacking the anti-aging and anti inflammatory power of polyphenols
Vasiliki Lagouri · University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
The quest for radiant, healthy skin is a universal pursuit, and dermatologists constantly explore natural solutions to enhance their patients' well-being. Today, we delve into the promising world of pomegranate…
- Oral · Virtual
Is it really sweet? A challenging case of treatment resistant sweet’s syndrome in a patient with crohn’s disease
Nageswary Nadarajah · Department of Medicine, United Kingdom
Sweet’s syndrome (SS), or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare cutaneous manifestation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is characterised by a sudden onset of painful erythematous plaques, or nodules…
- Oral · Virtual
Gene therapy for hairloss (bio hacking therapy)
Arvind Poswal · Dr A S Clinic Pvt Ltd, India
Recent advances in Epigenetics & Anti ageing medicine has discovered “molecules of interest” that influence our cells, including our stem cells at a genetic level. Use of this knowledge will help us provide better…
- Oral · Virtual
Shrouded in scales – A harrowing case of harlequin ichthyosis
Daisy Deuri · AIIMS Bathinda, Punjab, India
Introduction: Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a severe and fatal presentation of ichthyosis with an autosomal recessive inheritance. Infants with Harlequin ichthyosis have a high mortality rate, majority of neonates die…
- Oral · Virtual
Natural economical fillers for rejuvination
Sowmya N Dogiparthi · Department of Dermatology, India
At the age of thirty, one starts to notice changes in our appearance, especially the face and neck. Pre disposing factors such as genetics, stress, and smoking, poor skin care can lead to pre mature aging. This aging is…
- Oral · Virtual
Exploring the Social Impact of Skin Allergies: A Comprehensive Analysis
Ejigayehu Kassa · Laba Media and Communications Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Skin allergies are a common and distressing health problem affecting a significant portion of the population. Their impact extends beyond physical discomfort, often leading to psychological and social consequences. This…
- Oral · Virtual
Optimal depth of bipolar radio frequency penetrance to achieve therapeutic results for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis and the first reported histopathological evidence of apoeccrine gland’s seminal role in the pathophysiology of axillary hyperhidrosis
Jonathan Yao · Veritas Dematopathology, United States
Introduction: Bipolar radio frequency (RF) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical and non- pharmacological systemic dermatological procedure for skin contouring, tightening, and restoration of photodamaged skin. RF has…
- Oral · Virtual
Morselized cartilage graft: An analysis of the area and perimeter measurements of this versatile option for modern rhinoplasty
Thiago Sasso Carmona De Souza · Hospital IPO, Brazil
Introduction: One of the biggest issues in the field of rhinoplasty is the use of grafts, one of which is the morselized cartilage graft. Few studies to date have sought to demonstrate the changes in size suffered by…
- Oral · Virtual
Enhancing comfort in dermatology and cosmetics with augmented reality
Darianne Zimmer · University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, United States
Augmented reality (AR) presents a promising avenue for improving pain management and enhancing patient comfort during dermatological cosmetic procedures. Current research suggests that AR interventions, such as…
- Oral · Virtual
The illusion of “perfect skin”: Growing up in a generation of social media, filters, and photo editing
Kelly Frasier · Nuvance Health Medical Center, United States
As if the transition into adolescence is not already challenging enough, growing up in a generation of filters, Photoshop, and Facetune force today’s youth to regard their body image, skin imperfections, and self-esteem…
- Oral · Virtual
Managing parental expectations of acne vulgaris and atopic dermatitis in pediatric and adolescent dermatology
Julia Vinagolu Baur · State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, United States
Parents often accompany pre-teen/adolescent children aged 12-17 for dermatology visits regarding acne vulgaris and atopic dermatitis. Oftentimes, parents will voice their concerns regarding their child’s skin condition…
- Oral · Virtual
Vibrational oct as a tool to study melanomas and other skin lesions using telemedicine
Frederick H Silver · Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, United States
Vibrational Optical Coherence Tomography (VOCT) is a new technique to image and measure the stiffness (elastic modulus) of cells, dermal collagen, blood vessels, and fibrotic tissue in skin and skin lesions. The…
- Oral · Virtual
Gene expression profiling in melanoma- Finding its niche
Suliman Ali · Leicester Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
Aim: There are several issues with current methods used to aid prognostication and management in cutaneous melanoma. Gene expression profiling is a novel prognostication method that has been developed to be the future…
- Oral · Virtual
Clinical evidence of innovative water-based sunscreen for acne prone and sensitive skin for indonesia women
Anita Fajrin · PT Paragon Technology And Innovation, Indonesia
Indonesia’s climate is hot and high humidity with temperature ranging between 22.8 - 30.2 deg C and humidity between 61 to 95% in average cities [1] and has a high prevalence of acne vulgaris (AV) skin disease[2]. The…
- Poster · Virtual
Reasons contributing to the formation of dystrophic diseases of the genitals in women
Porsokhonova Delya Fozilovna · Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, Uzbekistan
Dystrophic diseases of the vulva (DDV) include an extensive group of diseases of the female external genitalia, which are based on the processes of collagen disorganization. The high frequency of domestic stress (67.0%)…
- Poster · Virtual
Assessment of autologous serum skin test and efficacy of autologous serum therapy in chronic urticaria
Daisy Deuri · AIIMS Bathinda, Punjab, India
Background: Chronic urticaria is a common distressing dermatoses which affects the patient’s quality of life to a great extent, causing restrictions in daily life activities and social life, due to unrelenting symptoms…
- Poster · Virtual
Gut harmony: Dancing short-chain fatty acids and skin health in the microbiome orchestra
Darianne Zimmer · University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, United States
Emerging evidence suggests a significant interplay between gut microbiota composition and skin health, particularly through the modulation of systemic inflammation and immune responses. Of particular interest is the…
- Poster · Virtual
Artificial intelligence in dermoscopy: Advancements, challenges, and future directions for early skin cancer detection
Kelly Frasier · Nuvance Health Medical Center, United States
Our review provides a comprehensive review of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dermoscopy for the early detection of skin cancer. The study examines the recent advancements in AI and machine learning…
- Poster · Virtual
Gut feelings: Unveiling the skin's microbial metropolis via bile acid boulevard
Julia Vinagolu Baur · State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, United States
Recent studies have unveiled a novel aspect of gut microbiota dynamics influencing skin health and dermatology: the gut-skin axis mediated by microbial metabolites, particularly bile acids. These bioactive molecules…
- Poster · Virtual
Fibrous scar: Barriers to longitudinal care
Clarence Sams · Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, United States
Context: Cutaneous pathological scars, including keloids and hypertrophic formations, disproportionately affect ethnic minority communities, posing challenges to individuals' psychological well-being and self-esteem.…
- Poster · Virtual
Scalp cooling success in a black woman
Michaela Crawford · Meharry Medical College, United States
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is emotionally distressing and plays an important role in body image, emotional state, and quality of life. Forty-seven percent of women consider CIA the most taxing part of receiving…
- Poster · Virtual
Can pregnancy improve or exacerbate atopic dermatitis? Considerations for management of skin sequelae in the context of global health inequities
Mehar Maju · University of Washington School of Medicine, United States
Globally, atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common skin disorder in pregnancy and accounts for 36-59% of obstetric skin disease. The pathogenesis of AD in pregnancy is unclear. The prevailing theory suggests the…
- Poster · Virtual
The educational & financial considerations in atopic dermatitis
Michaela Crawford · Meharry Medical College, United States
Background: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory cutaneous disease that affects people of all ages and demographics. This condition significantly affects patient quality of life. With the rise of…
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