SC1Q 2020

The PDS Dermatologist amidst



the chaos of life and nature




The President’s Message



019 passed by so fast like a whirlwind and doused alcohol all over to bar the
and we welcomed 2020 with cheers, menacing COVID-19 but still continued
2a double year, and double luck. to work and serve.

But just in the first month, we had a As Mr. COVID-19 went rampaging Asia,
slew of uncontrollable events….. RCD 2020 attendance was precarious….
Sharing the Sec-Gen’s emails, delegates,
— earthquakes in Mindanao societies, personalities, speakers were
— Taal volcano gurgled out tons and declining one after the other. Being the
tons of ash burying villages next host and starting the preparations
— the early stirrings of a potential, this early, we knew the mental agony
look-alike SARS/MERSCOV this was giving the RCD 2020 organisers.
was afloat
As you will see in the pages inside, we
By February… were steadfast in supporting our fellow
Bangkok colleagues and everything went
— the Corona virus disease 2019 was society immediately dispatched funds simply amazing. The PDS delegation and
out of hand and spreading worldwide to buy gallons of water and blankets. ultimately the Philippines stood proud
— the RCD 2020 attendance was And, our colleagues went back for more and admired.
in peril missions.
— And we mourn the untimely death What is the core of this message?
of the much admired Kobe Bryant…. Our Southern Luzon Chapter
immediately went to the centers with The PDS dermatologist is also a caring
With all of these, our other side as evacuees and within the week was in the and a dependable human being and ally.
human beings come to surface. After midst and control of a medical mission
the first Mindanao earthquake, PDS with Taal still angry and billowing its Let’s stay as such.
colleagues in Mindanao went to the stomach’s contents.
area to distribute whatever they could Sincerely,
gather that day to help out. Mother We donned masks and washed hands Peachy




















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From the Boardroom

























MONTH DATE PDS ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 3-5 (Fri-Sun) Banaue Medical Mission
17 (Fri) Psoriasis Caravan (Nueva Ecija)
29 (Wed) CME 1 - Research/HIS, 11:30-2:30 pm, Lung Center Auditorium

FEBRUARY 16 (Sun) Skin Fair, Cebu – Southern Phil Chapter
19 (Wed) Webcast 1 – (Leprosy/STI), EAMC
20 (Thu) Bigay Puso, 1-4 pm Jose N. Rodriguez Medical Center
MARCH 11(Wed) LEAP – Southern Luzon Chapter
Resched Sep 18-19 UST Post Graduate Course
15 (Sun) PMA Elections
27-28 (Fri-Sat) 27th Annual CME, Southern Phil Chapter, Seda Hotel, Cebu City
28 (Sat) LEAP – Southern Phil Chapter
APRIL 23 (Thu) LEAP – Northern Luzon Chapter
Resched TBA PDS Mid-year Convention - “Viral, Now Trending”, Northern Luzon Chapter,
Newtown Plaza Hotel Baguio City
29 (Wed) Webcast 2 – (Derm Emer)/ICI (Interesting case fr Institution) SCFI

MAY 3-6 (Sun-Wed) PCP Convention
Resched October 7 UP-PGH Postgraduate Course
14 (Thu) Acne Summit
19-22 (Wed-Fri) PMA 113th Annual Convention, PICC
20 (Thu) PDS session, 2-5 pm, PMA Annual Convention
23-24 (Sat-Sun) Dermpath Review Course
27 (Wed) Webcast 3 – (Psycho cut)/ICI (Interesting case) SLMC (BGC)
*TBA Subspec Forum 1 – Dermpath (Dermoscopy)

JUNE 10 (Wed) Subspec Forum 2 – Laser/Derm Surg
17 (Wed) or 18 (Thu) LEAP – Metro Manila
21 (Sun) PDS Board Exams (written)
26 (Fri) JRRMMC Postgraduate Course
28 (Sun) PDS Board Exams (oral)
LEAP – Central Luzon Chapter

JULY 15 (Wed) or 16 (Thu) LEAP – Metro Manila
29 (Wed) Webcast 4 – (Oral muc)/ICI (Interesting case) JRRMMC
AUGUST 03-04 (Mon-Tue) Research Workshop (Scientific Writing)
14 (Fri) EAMC Postgraduate Course
26 Subspec Forum 3 – Pedia/Immuno
27-28 (Thu-Fri) RITM Postgraduate Course
*TBA AD Summit

SEPTEMBER 30 (Wed) CME 2 – Quiz Bee
Webcast 5 – (Interesting case) MMC
OCTOBER 01 (Thu) PDS Induction
25 (Sunday) Psoriasis Walk
*TBA Subspec Forum 4 – Contact/Photoderm

NOVEMBER 4-6 (Wed-Fri) 43rd PDS Annual Convention, “Dermatology Across Generations:
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future”, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel
DECEMBER
Legend: *To Be Announced


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From the Boardroom



MOST COMMON DISEASES



Date Range: Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Institutions: EAMC, JRMMC, OMMC, RITM, SCFI.
The following institutions had some 2019 data: UST, UERM, SLMC.
The following institutions stopped logging since 2018: MMC, SPMC, PGH.
Total number of patients: 54850


PDS TOP 10 DISEASES BASED ON NEW CASES (2019)


Rank Diagnosis New Cases Proportion of Cases

1 Acne Vulgaris 3621 6.6%
2 Scabies Infestation 3214 5.9%
3 Dermatophytosis of the skin* 2567 4.7%
4 Psoriasis 1773 3.2%
5 Seborrheic Dermatitis 1482 2.7%
6 Atopic Dermatitis 1200 2.2%
7 Allergic Contact Dermatitis 1181 2.2%

8 Verruca Plana 1043 1.9%
9 Lichen Simplex Chronicus 999 1.8%
10 Verruca Vulgaris 939 1.8%
* Dermatophytosis of the skin includes tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manuum, tinea pedis, tinea faciale, tinea imbricata, tinea nigra, tinea
incognito, and tinea circinata.



PDS TOP 10 DISEASES BASED ON
NEW + EXISTING CASES (2019)




Rank Diagnosis New Cases Proportion of Cases
1 Acne Vulgaris 5048 9.2%
2 Scabies Infestation 3486 6.4%
3 Dermatophytosis of the skin* 3194 5.8%

4 Psoriasis 3032 5.5%
5 Seborrheic Dermatitis 1875 3.4%
6 Atopic Dermatitis 1564 2.9%
7 Allergic Contact Dermatitis 1405 2.6%
8 Verruca Plana 1290 2.4%
9 Lichen Simplex Chronicus 1253 2.3%

10 Verruca Vulgaris 1232 2.2%
*Dermatophytosis of the skin includes tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manuum, tinea pedis,
tinea faciale, tinea imbricata, tinea nigra, tinea incognito, and tinea circinata.






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From the Boardroom



Grand Relaunching

DOH–PDS Partnership on National


SKINWEEK


























Grand Re-launching of the DOH–PDS Partnership















GERARDO V. MA. ANGELA M. ALFONSO G. PEACHY FRANCISCO C. WILSIE SALAS
BAYUGO, MPH, CESO III LAVADIA, MD, FPDS NUÑEZ, MD PAZ-LAO, MD, FPDS RIVERA IV, MD, FPDS WALINSUNDIN, MD, FPDS
Undersecretary of Health Department Chairperson, Officer-in-Charge President, Vice-President, Active Consultant,
Field Implementation and East Avenue Medical Center Medical Center Chief II Philippine Dermatological Philippine Dermatological East Avenue Medical Center
Coordination Team Society Society

Event Grand Re-launch of DOH–PDS Partnership on National SKINWEEK
(National Skin Disease Detection and Prevention Week)

Title: Balat Alagaan Laban sa Sakit: Libreng Konsulta at Gamot para sa Sakit sa Balat

Date November 11-15, 2019
Venue East Avenue Medical Center Main Lobby
Welcome Remarks Alfonso G. Nunez III, MD (Medical Center Chief II of EAMC)
Speakers Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD, FPDS
Usec. Gerardo V. Bayugo, MD, MPH, CESO III (Undersecretary of Health)
Peachy Paz-Lao, MD, FPDS

Closing Remarks Francisco C. Rivera IV, MD, FPDS
Written by: Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD, FPDS, Wilsie M. Salas-Walinsundin, MD, FPDS
Documentation: Dr. Marianne Isabel A. Sayo, Dr. Rouslia Q. Alfaro, Dr. Maria Jewela Aiko
H. Gonzales (EAMC Residents)



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Balat Alagaan Laban sa Sakit: Libreng Konsulta


at Gamot para sa sakit sa balat


by: Dr. Angela M. Lavadia FPDS and Dr. Wilsie M. Salas-Walinsunduin FPDS

he Department of Health in the National Skin Disease Detection and a message from the dynamic and beautiful
collaboration with the Philippine Prevention Week was proclaimed in 2000 President of the Philippine Dermatological
TDermatological Society recently and officially launched in 2001. In 2005, a Society, Dr. Ma. Purita Paz-Lao, FPDS
celebrated the National Skin Disease Memorandum of Agreement was signed by reiterated all the facts about the rekindled
Detection and Prevention Week also known Dir. Yolanda Oliveros of the National Center partnership between the DOH and the
as SKINWEEK. The activity was highlighted for Disease Prevention and Control and Philippine Dermatological Society.
by a grand Re-Launching of the DOH-PDS then PDS President Dr. Lorna Frez. In 2010,
Partnership at the East Avenue Medical another Memorandum of Agreement was The event was capped by a Ceremonial
Center Main Lobby last November 13, 2019. signed between Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Handshake to commemorate the DOH-PDS
Ona and former PDS President Dr. Georgina Partnership led by our esteemed guests from
The event was spearheaded by the EAMC Pastorfide. Most recently, another MOA was the Department of Health; Undersecretary
Department of Dermatology and was signed between USEC Myrna Cabotaje and of Health Dr. Gerardo V. Bayugo, Dr. Leda
graced by Undersecretary of Health Dr. current PDS President Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao Hernandez, Dr. Julie Rubite and Ms. Pacita
Gerarado V. Bayugo. The program was that spurred the Grand Re-Launching of the Alano; and the President of the Philippine
started by Dr. Alfonso G. Nunez III, the DOH-PDS Partnership. This annual month Dermatological Society, Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao
Medical Center Chief II of EAMC, as he long celebration highlights a skin awareness together with the Board members of the
delivered key messages to address common education and information campaign directed Philippine Dermatological Society.
misconceptions on Leprosy and its social to the general public, community outreach,
stigma, as well as issues on treatment and continuing medical education, and research. This program ended with the closing
availability of free Multi-drug therapy (MDT). remarks of Dr. Francisco C. Rivera IV, Vice
He restated that people with leprosy can The program was stirred by an inspirational President of the PDS.
lead a normal life in a non-judgemental message from the Undersecretary of Health
community. Dr. Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, and Head of the Field Implementation and Let this commemorative partnership be
FPDS, Chairperson of the EAMC Dermatology Coordination Team, Dr. Gerardo V. Bayugo. a delightful reminder of the importance
Department and immediate past president of He elucidated some quick facts about of teamwork between the DOH, and PDS.
the Philippine Dermatological Society, then Leprosy, how it affects the society and the Indeed, the grand re-launching of the
presented a brief history and background Philippine healthcare. He also acknowledged DOH-PDS Partnership during the National
of the National SKINWEEK Celebration and the hard work of the PDS in terms of treating SKINWEEK Activities was a momentous and
DOH-PDS Partnership. She explained that and eradicating the stigma of Leprosy. Lastly, successful event.















The Skin Museum Exhibit The Skin Museum with the medical mission team MOA signing of USEC Myrna Cabotaje and
of East Avenue Medical Center current PDS President Peachy Paz-Lao

















Ribbon Cutting with the Philippine Dermatological Society East Avenue Medical Center officials with the Department of Dermatology and
the board of the Philippine Dermatological Society



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From the Boardroom



UNITY IN DIVERSITY




at the BANGKOK RCD 2020




by: Dr. Claudine Rae L. Javier, FPDS





























The League of Asean Dermatological Societies (LADS) Officers and Counci Members, Regional Conference of Dermatology (RCD)
2020 Organizing Committee and all the Speakers from the different countries were acknowledged on stage

midst uncertainties caused by expertise, delivered excellent lectures set the Philippines as the next venue
the emergence of COVID 19, and encouraged a lively exchange of for the 2022 RCD meeting. Appointed
Athe Dermatological Society of ideas between our colleagues all over as the next president and secretary
Thailand (DST) bravely pushed through the world. Kudos to our EAMC resident general of the LADS were Philippine
with their hosting of the 24th Regional Dr. Maria Criselda C. Valerio, a LADS Dermatological Society (PDS) President,
Conference of Dermatology (Asian- travel grant recipient, who delivered Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao, and Secretary, Dr.
Australasian) entitled “20/20 Vision of a very interesting paper entitled, “A Charmaine G. Castillo, respectively.
Future Dermatology” last February 25- Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact
28, 2020 at Centara Grand and Bangkok of Sleeping Habits on the Severity of The Asian League of Dermatological
Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. Acne Vulgaris in a Tertiary Government Societies (ALDS), of which PDS is one
Hospital in Quezon City, Philippines.” of the founding members, participated
Over 1,300 delegates from 28 countries in the conference by holding an Asian
attended the 4-day program, which During this event, The League of Dermatology Summit on February 26,
covered updates on the dermatological Dermatological Societies (LADS) which was attended by the PDS Board
medical and procedural fields. Hats off held a council meeting on February Officers, namely: Drs. Ma. Angela
to our very own Drs. Nancy Garcia-Tan, 27, attended by presidents and Lavadia, Peachy Paz-Lao, Francisco
Jonathan Yu, Jasmin Jamora, Stephen secretaries of five out of its seven Rivera, Charmaine Castillo, Cecilia
Lacson, Maria Juliet Macarayo, Ma. member societies (Indonesia, Malaysia, Rosete and Jasmin Jamora.
Angela Lavadia, Peachy Paz-Lao, and Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia sans
Ma. Teresita Gabriel who shared their Singapore and Vietnam) to formally A highlight of the event was the Cultural



“…Any congress, any summit, or any Mr. COVID will not be able to put down Asia.
Let us continue to be strong for we are an emerging power. Let us continue to be one and solid”
… Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao




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Night which showcased the best of General Dr. Rataporn “Pepe”
Thai hospitality with Dr. Rataporn Ungpakorn and Scientific Chairman
Ungpakorn singing “Dahil sa Iyo” Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti. Their
serving as a prelude to the turn-over hard work and perseverance led to the
of the RCD hosting to the Philippines. success of this 2020 RCD.
Drs. Peachy Paz-Lao and Ma. Teresita
Gabriel accepted the challenge Let us all continue to unite and build
to host the 2022 RCD conference, has indeed overcome all odds. strong ties with our international
with determination and strength, colleagues. Looking forward to
summoning all the seven nations to Congratulations to the organizing seeing and welcoming you in the 25th
continue its solidarity. True enough, committee of the 2020 RCD, led Regional Conference in Dermatology in
the spirit of friendship and enduring by the DST President Dr. Puan Manila Philippines on February 22-25,
relationship between these countries Sutthipinittharm, Organizing Secretary- 2022.















Asian League of Dermatological Societies (ALDS) holds an Asian Dermatology League of Asean Dermatological Societies (LADS) Officers and Council
Summit on February 26, 2020 at the Bangkok Convention Centre members officially announced the Philippines as the next country to
host the RCD and appointed Drs. Peachy Paz-Lao and Charm Castillo as
its new President and Secretary General on its meeting held at Bangkok
Convention Centre, February 27, 2020

The beautiful and
inspiring Past Presidents
and Present President
of the Philippine
Dermatological Society
(L-R): Drs. Ma. Teresita
Gabriel, Peachy Paz-
Lao and Ma. Angela
Lavadia
Enjoying Thai hospitality during the cultural night



Thailand holds onto
the LADS flag one
Dr. Ma. Teresita Gabriel last time as they
and Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao pass on the honor of
accepts the challenge
of hosting RCD2022 hosting the next RCD
to the Philippines


















Filipino Delegates in full support of the RCD2020 Bangkok, Thailand



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From the Boardroom


Welcome to the



PDS Membership Portal!




by Dr. Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandian, FPDS

he PDS Membership Committee have updated their profiles, we will 2. What are the features of the PDS
in the quest to address the proceed to the Directory feature which Membership Portal?
Tever changing needs of the will display the clinic information of With the portal, we can send an email
PDS members and in line with the our members. This Directory feature blast or text blast with a click of a
automation and digitalization project can be seen by other members as well. button. With this feature, we reduce
of PDS have conceptualized the PDS human error and we are assured
Membership Portal. Let me reiterate that only the member that the members have received
can see her/his own profile. the email (since we receive an email
As this is quite new, I would like to confirming delivery of the email). We
breakdown and explain the features of 1. What are the information stored at fervently hope that our members
the PDS Membership Portal. the PDS Membership Portal? open or even just scan these emails
• your general information for information. Communication is a
1. What is the PDS Membership Portal? • PRC number 2-way street.
It is a repository of all information • PMA number
that pertains to a PDS member. This • Contact information Members can report with ease adverse
is only visible to the Membership • Place/region of practice drug events we observe in our patients
Chair, Membership Secretary , Digital • Clinic number and schedule and do our part in reporting to FDA.
Privacy Officer/ Board Secretary and • CME units earned Collation will now be automated and
the member herself/himself. Once all • Statement of account can be done with ease.

















































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We can update in real time changes in and send it to the secretariat via email. 5. Some reminders
our clinic schedules and other pertinent The payment will automatically be Payment of annual dues on time is
information as well as your picture. The credited to the member. This removes a criterion to be a member in good
picture you upload will be used in case the chance of forgotten deposit slips standing thus the penalty for late
of RFID reprinting hence please upload and double payments. The main cost payment will be Php 2,000. Deadline
a headshot similar to a passport or visa of processing has been subsidized for the year 2020 will be extended until
picture. Pictures of scenery or pets are by the PDS thus only Php 50 pesos is June 30, 2020 from the usual May 31
not allowed and will not be accepted. charged. deadline of annual dues payment to give
ample time for members to comply.
Our annual dues can be paid without With the portal, we can remind our
any hassle thus eliminating the need members of upcoming CMEs and other PDS Annual Dues payment made
to take a picture of the deposit slip events. AFTER June 30,2020 will be 5050.

PDS Annual Dues payment made ON
or BEFORE June 30, 2020 will be 3050.

RFIDs are essential and an integral
part of the system thus it is important
that the member be responsible for
the safekeeping of his/her RFID.

In case of lost RFIDs, please log in
ASAP to the PDS Membership Portal
and click the button for lost RFIDs
for processing and payment. In case
of delay in notification, PDS will
not be responsible or liable for any
damages and losses incurred.

Replacement RFID cards will cost Php
4,000 + courier fee.

The next two months will serve as a trial
run. As such, there might be problems
along the way and this early, we ask for
your cooperation and understanding
The portal will also serve as a medium We can easily send reminder emails to as we continue to serve the PDS
for submission of the PMA certificates members who have not complied with membership.
instead of sending it to the secretariat the requirements in good standing. This
via email. would prevent miscommunication and For any concerns and clarifications, please
overlooked submissions. email pdsmembershipcommittee@
Lost RFIDs should also be reported gmail.com
immediately via the Portal where we 4. How can I access the PDS
can pay for the cost, track and confirm Membership Portal? It is our hope that with this PDS
delivery of the new/replacement RFID You can access and update your Membership Portal, we have made
to the member. personal profile in 2 ways: compliance to our society’s requirements
to be in good standing more convenient,
3. Why do we need this PDS Membership [1] by scanning the QR code found easier and simpler for everyone.
Portal? Why do we need all these on your PDS RFID using the camera
information? of your smartphone and logging in We ask everyone to check his/her
The Membership Committee needs using your username and password PDS portal from time to time for
the said information in order to (the password was randomized and announcements and reminders on
fulfill its duties in monitoring the was sent to your email address upcoming PDS activities.
fulfillment of the requirements to
be in good standing. Should we need [2] by logging in via computer at Thank you for your cooperation and
to contact members practicing in https://pds-admin.org/membership/ your effort to be a PDS member in good
a certain region of the country, we with your username and password standing!
can just extract the information and (username and password was sent to
reach these members via email. your personal email address) PDS Membership Team



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Learning Curves


Clinical Trials Workshop:


Design, Conduct, and Analysis





by Dr. Czarina Pineda-Chavez, FPDS and Dr. Camille Berenguer-Angeles, FPDS


Event Clinical Trial Workshop: Design, Conduct, and Analysis
Date July 15, 2019
Venue Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club
Moderator Czarina Pineda Chavez, MD, FPDS
Welcome Remarks Ma. Purita Paz-Lao, MD, FPDS
Speaker/Course Director Mara Padilla Evangelista-Huber, MD, FPDS, MClinRes
Closing Remarks Camille B. Angeles, MD, FPDS

No. of Attendees 70

he PDS Research Committee
held a clinical trials workshop
Tlast July 15, 2019 at Wack-
Wack Golf and Country Club. Dr. Mara
Padilla Evangelista-Huber, the Course
Director and sole speaker for this event,
delivered comprehensive lectures that
aimed to equip the attendees with the
armamentarium to embark on a clinical
trial. Clinical trials are powerful tools in
evidence-based medicine, but like many
tools, we must know how to use them.
Dr. Huber taught the attendees how From L-R: Drs. Sim Veluz, Jr, Susannah O. Salvador, Eugenio Pipo III, Czarina Pineda-Chavez,
to use this powerful tool by discussing Angela Lavadia, Camille Berenguer-Angeles, Mara Padilla Evangelista-Huber,
how to design, conduct, analyze and Blossom T. Chan, Arnold Yu, Stephanie Katalbas
present results of a clinical trial. It
was a joy to listen to Dr. Huber, as she
made it very easy for the attendees to
understand her lectures. She discussed
the elements of a valid clinical trial,
shared best practices for reporting its
different sections – from writing the
Introduction to the Conclusion, and
gave a background on basic statistics
that every PDS resident must be familiar
with. All the important learnings and
key concepts were reinforced through
exercises. The PDS Research Committee
proudly gave all the attendees a copy of
the first PDS Research Handbook, which
contained all the topics discussed during
the workshop. One copy was also given From L-R: The PDS Research Committee published the first PDS Research Handbook, authored
to each PDS training institution. by Dr. Mara Evangelista-Huber, with Drs. Camille Berenguer-Angeles, Czarina Pineda-Chavez,
Hester Gail Lim-Beuser, and Simeon Veluz, Jr. as Editors



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Learning Curves


Pearls and Perils





in Dermatologic Research



by Dr. Camille Berenguer-Angeles, FPDS


he first PDS-CME activity for the Event PDS- CME
year 2020 was hosted by the PDS
TResearch Committee. To start off Date January 29, 2020
the meeting Dr. Charmaine Castillo, PDS Venue Lung Center Auditorium, Lung Center of the Philippines
Secretary, presented this year’s Consultant Moderator Bryan K. Guevara
staff and residents of the 11 accredited PDS
Institutions. Next on stage was Dr. Vanessa Welcome Remarks Camille Angeles
Carpio, Chair of the PDS Health Information Case Presenters / Lecturers Charm Castillo
System Task Force. She enumerated the Vanessa Carpio
current goal of HIS; (1) disease trends
for policy and decision making for public Czarina Pineda-Chavez
health; (2) health care operations; and (3) Mara Evangelista-Huber
patient logs for accreditation of training
institutions and residents. Dr. Carpio also Reactors N/A
showed the top 10 diseases logged in for Total Number of Attendees
the year 2019. Total number of patients
seen for 2019 was 54,850, based on on site 165
the census of the following Institutions: webcast 250
EAMC, JRMMC, OMMC, RITM, SCFI, with
UST, UERM and SLMC contributing to an
extent. The following institutions stopped online learning platform (Kahoot!). The 2) There are too many tests done on the
recording their census in HIS since 2018: winners of the game were Dr. Felina Dy data (multiplicity), and 3) The data cannot
MMC, SPMC and PGH. (1st place), Dr. R-jay Agbon (2nd place), be replicated. Dr. Huber closed the lecture
both residents of SLMC, and Dr. Crystal reminding us to “Trust, but verify”, an
The main event of the CME started with Retuya from SCF. The next speaker, Dr. important task for every evidence-based
Dr. Czarina Pineda-Chavez giving us a Mara Evangelista-Huber passionately dermatologist. The lectures during this
lecture filled with pearls on research study delivered a timely, interesting lecture CME event help us to determine the
designs. Keeping it simple and easy to focused on the perils of misleading and appropriate study design suited for our
understand, she focused on differentiating misrepresented research entitled, “Bad research question and encourages us to
the 2 main types of study designs: data, Bad science.” She discussed 3 red appraise and analyze published clinical
descriptive and analytical, and discussed flags when hearing about a scientific data. One must realize that as one of
those that were more commonly used research or breakthrough: 1) There is not the pillars of the PDS, research plays an
in clinical research. Adding a bit of fun, enough data (particularly in supplements important role in delivering the best
the audience were able to participate by or cosmeceuticals where laboratory data care and management to our patients –
answering questions via a game-based is not yet supported with clinical data), making us truly the DermAuthority.


The two speakers for
the PDS-CME being awarded
their certificates of
appreciation for giving such
outstanding lectures.
(from left to right)
Drs. Chitiina de-Ocampo San-
tiago, CME Committee Chair,
Nancy Garcia-Tan, Academic
Cluster Head, Mara Evange-
lista-Huber, Peachy Paz-Lao, Winners of the Kahoot! game, holding up their
prize from the PDS Research Committee.
Czarina Pineda-Chavez, Camille Drs. Felina Dy and R-jay Agbon (SLMC) and
Berenguer-Angeles, Research
Committee Chair. Dr. Crystal Retuya (SCF)



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Learning Curves


What’s behind the rash?

Deciphering subtle signs in Leprosy and STI



by Dr. Louie Arielle Dado

The East Avenue Medical Center in cooperation with the Leprosy Subspecialty Core Group and
Sexually Transmitted Infection Core Group of the Philippine Dermatological Society held a CME meeting
highlighting subtle signs in Leprosy and STI.























Panel Discussion moderated by Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD, FPDS, Chairman of the East Avenue Medical Center
Department of Dermatology and Immediate Past President of the Philippine Dermatological Society
(From L to R: Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD, FPDS; Gilbert C. Yang, MD, FPDS; Kristine Joy Bajandi, MD, FPSMID,
Gertrude P. Chan, MD, FPDS, Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, MD, FPDS, Emmerson S. Vista, MD, FPDS)

he event started with a rare case of technique and protection. The guidelines A lecture on history taking and physical
Hansen’s Disease (HD) with a patient for management of Leprosy in the examination in patients coming in for
Tpresenting with a hypertrophic scar Philippines is currently being developed, sexually transmitted infections followed.
which led to an interesting discussion on allowing for a unified approach towards The audience had a refresher course on
inoculation leprosy. This type of delayed disease control and prevention. These proper sex and gender terminology.
hypersensitivity reaction happens regimens are highly recommended “Sex” is assigned at birth based on
after inoculation of bacilli from burns, 1. Close contacts of paucibacillary anatomy, while “sexual orientation” is
vaccination, tattooing or needle stick HD patients may be given 1 dose of related to their emotional and sexual
injuries. This mode of transmission is Rifampicin, Ofloxacin and Minocycline attraction to others. The terms “Men
important for the dermatologists who do 2. Close contacts of Multibacillary HD who have sex with men” or “Women
diagnostic procedures for these patients, patients may be given the same regimen who have sex with women” relate
highlighting the importance of proper for 3-6 months. to sexual behavior, while “Gender

Event: EAMC CME
What’s behind the rash?: Deciphering subtle signs in Leprosy and STI
Date: February 19, 2020
B Hotel, Scout Rallos St., Quezon City

Moderator: Dee Jay B. Arcega, MD, FPDS
Welcome Remarks: Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD, FPDS
Case Presenters: Katrina Rose G. Baluyot, MD; Donnilyn G. Priela, MD; Louie Arielle Dado, MD
Lecturer: Gilbert C. Yang, MD, FPDS
Case Reactors: Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, MD, FPDS; Emmerson S. Vista, MD, FPDS;
Gertrude P. Chan, MD, FPDS; Kristine Joy Bajandi, MD, FPSMID

Total Number of Attendees: 50 (On-site) and 350 (Webinar)



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identity” is the sense of being a man systemic chemotherapy for severe procedures in patients affected by HIV
or a woman. “Transgender” is used disease. should be practiced .
when the sex assigned at birth does
not correspond with their gender The subtle signs of leprosy and HIV The learnings from this CME highlighted
identity, while “cisgender” is when were deciphered in a patient who was the essential role of dermatologists
the two aspects align. The importance found to have coinfection, an unusual in the control of Leprosy and HIV, two
of non-verbal communication was occurrence with only few reports diseases that continue to affect public
emphasized, and the participants globally. Although persons affected health. As the DERMAUTHORITY, we
were reminded to conduct a thorough with HIV are immunocompromised, are instrumental in the fight against the
physical examination including sensitive existing reports do not find their HIV stigma that plagues these infectious
areas that may not be part of the chief disease activity to be correlated to diseases.
complaint, such as the perianal area the severity of leprosy. The immune
and inguinal lymph nodes. This was reconstitution syndrome (IRIS) as
followed by an important lecture on HIV response to antiretroviral therapy may
and dermatology since 80-90% of HIV cause lepromatous reactions which
patients present with cutaneous signs. are managed with Prednisone to
Kaposi Sarcoma this being the most prevent neuritis and motor damage.
common HIV-associated malignancy A lecture from an infectious specialist
was appropriately highlighted because highlighted the need to ensure
of the dermatologist’s important role adherence to antiretroviral therapy
in its recognition. Beyond the skin to prevent resistance to medications.
lesions, symptoms such as persistent It was emphasized that although no
cough or gastrointestinal bleeding cure has been established for HIV,
which implicate visceral involvement treatment is important to control the
should warrant further workup. WHO virus and prevent onward transmission
guidelines recommend Highly active and spread of the disease. Standard
antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for mild precautions using personal protective
and moderate disease and HAART with equipment when doing dermatologic Gertrude P. Chan, MD, MSc., FPDS talks about
Leprosy and HIV Co-infection









Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, MD,
FPDS, head of the Leprosy
Subspecialty Core Group of
the Philippine Dermatological
Society, talks about
Inoculation Leprosy




















Emmerson S. Vista, MD, FPDS (top) and
Gilbert C. Yang, MD, FPDS (bottom) from the
STI Subspecialty Core Group of the Philippine
Dermatological Society share clinical pearls
in the approach to and management of
secually transmitted infections
The Consultants and Residents of the East Avenue Medical Center, Department of Dermatology


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Touching Lives



A journey of a thousand miles


begins with a single step




by Dr. Claudine Ramos


























Philippine Dermatological Society consultants and residents during the 19th Dermatological Surgery Mission


Date: January 2 to 5, 2020
Venue: Good News Clinic and Hospital Banaue, Ifugao
Total number of Patients seen: 508
Surgical procedures done: 133


hey say, it is best to start the led the orientation on common It is my first time to join in this annual
year right with good deeds and a dermatological surgery procedures dermatologic surgery and medical
Tpositive attitude. The Philippine and instruments to be used. After mission and I consider this as a great
Dermatological Society gave us the this, the participating consultants and learning experience and more so
opportunity to do this through this residents were divided into two teams: a means to be of help to our Ifugao
year’s dermatologic surgery medical one team for consultation and another brothers and sisters This is also a great
mission. Several consultants and team for surgical procedures. Common opportunity for me to meet and bond
residents travelled for 10 hours to serve dermatological diseases such as atopic with other Dermatology consultants
our fellow countrymen in Banaue. dermatitis, acne vulgaris, psoriasis and residents with a common goal. It is
and a lot more were seen and these indeed a great opportunity to start the
During the first day, Dr. Ida Tiangco patients were given free medications. year right.
















The surgical team did mostly excision, electrocautery and curettage on patients with moles, benign
lesions/ growths and verruca vulgaris. The consultants and residents switched teams in the afternoon


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Touching Lives


12th Bigay Puso Outreach:




A PDS leap of help to Leprosy Patients in DJNRMHS


by Drs. Vilma C. Ramilo, FPDS, Wilsie Salas-Walinsundin, FPDS, Marianne G. Panlilio, MD


n February 20, 2020, the Philippine Dr. Gabriel expressed her gratitude for
Dermatological Society headed the support and commitment of the
Oby the Leprosy subspecialty core participating PDS training institutions.
group came to celebrate its 12th year She emphasized that for 12 years the PDS
of gift giving through the Bigay Puso Leprosy Subspecialty Core Group through
program to leprosy patients of DJNRMH this initiative advocates to improve the
and Sanitarium. Gift bags with fruits quality of lives of leprosy patients with
and toiletries sparked joy and brought hopes of continuing the tradition of
smiles to these patients. Dr. Alfonso sharing for more decades to come.
Famaran, Medical Center Chief of Dr. Gabriel, Head of Leprosy Subspecialty
Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital Core Group, Dr. Nellie Jiao, Head of PDS The event was wrapped up with an
and Sanitarium (DJNRMHS), warmly Outreach Committee and the Board of Acid Fast Smears hands on demo by
welcomed the group led by Dr. Peachy Directors and representatives from PDS the senior medical technologists of
Paz-Lao, PDS President, Dr. Teresita training institutions. DJNRMHS participated by residents.

























































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Touching Lives


PDS SKINWEEK 2019






by Dr. Julie Pabico, FPDS

ulfilling its duties as the DERMAuthority in the Majority of the SKINWEEK clinics were held in government
Philippines, the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) hospitals, barangay health centers, barangay halls and
Forganized the annual National Skin Disease Detection correctional facilities with the cooperation of our local
and Prevention Week (SKINWEEK). In its 20th year, the PDS health workers. A total of 97 clinics served an estimate
partnered with the Infectious Disease Elimination Unit of of 11,000 patients— 50 from Metro Manila, 9 from North
the Department of Health for this event. It was highlighted Luzon, 7 from Central Luzon, 12 clinics from South Luzon,
by the signing of the PDS-DOH Memorandum of Agreement. 4 clinics from Bicol/Visayas and 15 clinics represented
All member delegates who volunteered shared their time and Mindanao.
expertise for the SKINWEEK’s campaign; the heart of which is
to educate and improve skin health through free skin clinics We thank our Volunteer members for participating in this
and lectures on awareness and detection of common skin annual activity and we look forward to more members joining
diseases and skin care for targeted populations. SKINWEEK next year.




























PDS-DOH memorandum of agreement signing on October 2, 2019 at the DOH building San
Lazaro compound. With PDS members: Drs. Vilma Pelino, Julie Pabico, Ma. Tess Gabriel,
Peachy Paz-Lao, and representatives from DOH Ms. Chit Alano and Dr. Julie Mart Rubite

November 14, 2019 Skinweek
Participated by PDS Central Luzon dermatologists Drs. Robert Lozano,
Elsa Maningas, Chona Punzal, JD Francisco and Ciara Dela Cruz
Municipal Health Center Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija

November 13, 2019 Skinweek
With Dr. Angela Lavadia and
Dermatology residents of
East Avenue Medical Center















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November 16, 2020 Skinweek
Participated by Southern Philippines dermatologists:
Drs. Marianne R. Montelibano, Jema Fe Fajardo-Bautista,
Aznaida Tawagon Pandapatan, Maria Victoria Rovira-Suetomi
November 15, 2019 Skinweek
Participated by PDS North Luzon
members Drs. Geraldine Cadacio
and Ken Pipo
Ilocos Sur














November 17, 2019 Skinweek
UERMMMC Dermatology consultants and residents
Drs. Bent Amurao, Elaine Tabayoyong, Nadine Romano, Lian Jamisola,
Catherine Ang, Nicole Laluces, Tiffany Que and Rosanna Ledesma
Holy Redeemer Parish, Quezon City
















November 16, 2019 Skinweek
Dr. Floredeliz Casintahan and JRRMMC residents
at Bgy Sapang Bato, Angeles












November 16, 2019 Skinweek
Participated by SCFI consultants Drs. Jasmin Jamora, Mariz Pecache, Desiree
Bautista, Hildegarde Cabrera, Janice Escobar Almeida and SCFI dermatology
residents Nina Young, Aizlynn Robledo and Crystal Retuya Go
Escopa Barangay Hall, Quezon city






















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November 21, 2019 Skinweek November 22, 2019 Skinweek
Participated by Southern Luzon dermatologists Dr. Frederica Veronica Protacio and residents of the Dermatology
Drs. Aurora L. Dorotan and Elissa Donor Department of Jose Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center
Castilla East Central School, Sorsogon City























November 23,2019 Skinweek
South Luzon PDS dermatologists
Drs.Arlene Sauna and Michelle Gatchalian November 23, 2019 Skinweek
Participated by Southern Philippines PDS members:
Drs. Leilani Yeo, Anna Lissa Chan and Shiela Villanueva
Tetuan Health Center, Zamboanga City

























































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Touching Lives


Psoriasis Caravan in Nueva Ecija




by Dr. Ciara Mae Dela Cruz, FPDS
T he Philippine Dermatological impact of psoriasis. Furthermore they and Dr. Collene Faustino, a fellow of the


with
along
Society
introduced other psoriasis patient-led
Philippine Rheumatology Association
other
stakeholders
in
part
took
educate both patients and the public
the Psoriasis caravan organized by organizations that work together to shared their expertise. A total of 165
patients were attended to and were
Psoriasis Philippines (PsorPhil). The regarding the disease. The training given free medications. Representatives
event was held last January 16 and 17, provided knowledge on the clinical from the Cabanatuan City Health Office,
2020 at Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. management of psoriasis, as well as Kapisanan ng Brodkaster ng Pilipinas,
On the first day, Psoriasis training an understanding on its impact on a Inner wheel Club, Knights of Columbus
was conducted for City and Municipal patient’s quality of life. The organizers and volunteers from PsorPhil chapters
health officers headed by Dr. Josefina hope that the primary health care in Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Bulacan have
Garcia. Dr. Roberto Manlapig of the physicians will be able to provide worked together in making this event a
PDS Central Luzon chapter (PDS- holistic care to patients with Psoriasis success.
CLC) and Dr. Collene Faustino of the in Nueva Ecija with the learnings
Philippine Rheumatology Association gained from this event. Philippine Dermatological Society’s
who gave comprehensive lectures active participation in this Psoriasis
on Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis. A Skin and Bone Clinic outreach was Caravan shows that the society will
PsorPhil president, Mr. Josef de held the following day at the Knights of always be a part of collaborative efforts
Guzman and members: Mr. Paul Columbus, Burgos Cabanatuan City. Drs. in improving the lives of patients with
Mendoza, Mr. Dom Delos Santos and Ma. Christina Javier, Aenelle Dizon, Psoriasis and other dermatological
Mr. Larry Santos talked about the Veronica Panganiban, Roberto Lozano diseases in Nueva Ecija and other
physical, mental and socioeconomic and Ciara dela Cruz from the PDS-CLC provinces.











PDS-CLC dermatologists with Mr. Josef De Guzman and
Dr. Jeanette Borja from the city health office Psoriasis Training for City and Municipal Health Officers in Nueva Ecija












Attendees and patients during the Skin and Bone Clinic Outreach PDS-CLC dermatologists attending to
Novo Ecijano patients











The whole Skin and Bone Clinic team consisting
of representatives from Psorphil, PDS, Philippine
Rheumatology Association, Nueva Ecija Medical
Society, Knights of Columbus and Cabanatuan
Dr. Roberto Manlapig of PDS-CLC, giving a lecture on Psoriasis Inner Wheel Club



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Touching Lives


Members of The Philippine Dermatological Society


South Luzon chapter held several medical missions

to help Taal volcano eruption evacuees



January 14, 2020
Drs. Theresa Polintan and Susan Bautista with some doctors of The Lipa Medical Society, Lipa City
















January 16, 2020
Members of the SL chapter - Batangas City members came in full force led by Drs. Lizelle Lira Buenafe, Cristina Candava Aquino, Mary Ann Aguado,
Dumont Domingo, Theresa Mapilisan Reyes and Krisha Montenegro


















January 18, 2020
Relief operations through Dr. Anna Lou Diaz in cooperation with Cavite Medical Society
























January 25, 2020
Members of the PDS South Luzon
chapter joined the medical mission
at the Bauan National High School,
Bauan Batangas in cooperation
with ABS-CBN /DZMM



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Touching Lives


The 2019 Cotabato earthquakes

PDS touches lives






by Dr. Brian Guevara, FPDS


he 2019 Cotabato earthquakes and donations including the Philippine
were an earthquake swarm. Dermatological Society (PDS). Medical
TThree of the 14 earthquakes were mission and relief operations were
above the 6.0 on moment magnitude conducted through the generosity of PDS
scale. Houses, schools, health facilities, and its members PDS Southern Philippines
churches and commercial buildings Chapter, Southern Philippines Medical
were damaged and some got destroyed. Center’s Department of Dermatology,
Many lives were lost and many survivors Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines
were displaced. and other private partners. These were
held at Makilala, Cotabato on November
Dr. Jojo Rivera, Dr. Bryan Guevara with SPMC
The government and other private residents Dr. Sim, Dr. Dapiton, Dr. Sison-Galigao 3, 2019 and at Kidapawan, Cotabato on
institutions immediately sent help and Dr. Lugasan at an evacuation site in Cotabato. November 30, 2019.

























Relief goods being distributed by volunteers at Makilala, Cotabato PDS Volunteers during the free medical/dermatological consultation

























PDS Vice President, Dr. Jojo Rivera, SPMC Staff and residents and Operation Blessing volunteers during the Medical Mission,
distribution of relief goods and counselling for the earthquake victims in Kidapawan



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Celebrating Achievements



PDS RESEARCH FORUM




by Dr. Czarina Pineda-Chavez FPDS and Dr. Camille Berenguer-Angeles FPDS



Event Research Forum and Case Report Contest
Date November 4, 2019
Venue EDSA Shangri-La Hotel
Moderator Bryan Edgar K. Guevara, MD, FPDS
Judges Research Forum, Experimental Category:
Malaya Santos, MD, MPH & TM, FPDS (Chair)
Oscar Cabahug, MD, FPCP, FACP
Kim Carmela D. Co, RN, MSc
Research Forum. Non-Experimental Category:
Hester Gail Lim, MD, FPDS (Chair)
Eleanor Galvez, MD, MSc
Gina Antonina Eubanas, MD, FPDS
Case Report Contest:
Ma. Assumpta Cecilia S. Realubit-Serrano, MD, DPBD, FPDS (Chair)
Antonio Sison, MD, FPPD, FPDS
Johanna O. Flordelis, MD, FPDS
Opening Remarks Camille Berenguer-Angeles, MD, FPDS
Closing Remarks Peachy Paz-Lao, MD, FPDS



he Annual Residents’ Research Forum and Case oral presentation during which time the authors were asked
Report Contest, organized by the PDS Research to give a brief summary of their case reports and answered
TCommittee, were simultaneously held last November questions from the judges. All case report authors of the 11
4, 2019 at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. The residents from training institutions participated in the oral presentation.
different institutions presented their original, impressive
research works. Dr. Oscar Cabahug, a veteran judge, having read numerous
research papers from different specialties for more than 10
There were some changes in the mechanics of the Poster years went on stage to congratulate PDS and the authors, as
Contest which we have been having for the past years. the entries for the forum, were, by far, the best manuscripts
Now called Case Report Contest, aside from just judging he has ever read. Congratulations to all the presenters and
the posters, the winners were determined by the scores their esteemed co-authors! Truly you have demonstrated
of their complete case report manuscript, poster and their that the PDS is the DermResearchAuthority!





















The presenters during the PDS Research Forum, Experimental Category.
From L to R: Drs. Camille Berenguer-Angeles (Chair, PDS Research Committee), Peachy Paz-Lao (PDS President),
Julius Gatmaitan, Claudine Joy Ramos (SCFI), Franchesca Marie Ilagan (UST), Monique Lianne Lim (EAMC),
Michaela Tabalon (SPMC), Shahara Abalos-Babaran (UP-PGH), Nancy Garcia-Tan (Head, PDS Academic Cluster)



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Presenters during the PDS Research Forum, Non-Experimental Category. Case Report Contest participants.
From L-R: Drs. Camille Berenguer-Angeles, Peachy Paz-Lao, Athena Parro From L-R: Drs. Joyce Dancel, Eugenio Pipo III, Czarina Pineda-Chavez,
(EAMC), Michelle Astorga (MMC), Claudine Joy Ramos (SCFI), Franchesca Elaine Tabayoyong (UERM), Patrick Lansangan (JRRMMC), Camille
Marie Ilagan (UST), Michaela Tabalon (SPMC), Nancy Garcia-Tan Berenguer-Angeles, Erika Ty (EAMC), Peachy Paz-Lao (PDS President),
Gianinna Grey (MMC), Charmaine Chamberlin (UP-PGH), Diandra Zabala
(SPMC), Denisse Fernandez (UST), Nancy Garcia-Tan, Bryan K. Guevara

Winners of the PDS Research Forum & Case Report Contest


Research Forum, Research Forum, Case Report
EXPERIMENTAL CATEGORY NON-EXPERIMENTAL CATEGORY CONTEST WINNERS






1 PLACE: 1 PLACE: 1 PLACE:
st
st
st
Franchesca Marie Michaela Tabalon, MD Erika Ty, MD
Ilagan, MD (UST) (SPMC) (EAMC)
A double-blind, randomized controlled trial on the Clinico-demographic and healthcare utilization Classic lines, unusual signs: a case of a 13-year-old
efficacy and safety of sunflower oil on the treatment profiles of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and toxic female with congenital hemidysplasia, ichthyosiform
of mild to moderate plaque-type psoriasis at a epidermal necrolysis in a tertiary-level hospital in erythroderma and limb defects syndrome
tertiary hospital the Philippines







2 PLACE: 2 PLACE: 2 PLACE:
nd
nd
nd
Julius Gatmaitan, MD Athena Emmanuelle Denisse Fernandez, MD
(RITM) Parro, MD (EAMC) (UST)
The efficacy and safety of Makabuhay (Tinospora The association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio Oral sildenafil for macrocystic lymphangioma in a
rumpphi) 25% cream vs. hydrocortisone 1% cream and psoriatic arthritis among psoriasis vulgaris Filipino child: A case report
in the management of mosquito bite reactions: A patients: A cross sectional study
randomized, double-blind, controlled trial






3 PLACE: 3 PLACE: 3 PLACE:
rd
rd
rd
Monique Lianne Michelle Isabel Patrick Lansangan, MD
Lim, MD (EAMC) Astorga, MD (MMC) (JRRMMC)
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled Determination of minimal erythema dose of Filipino Novel mutation of EDA gene in X-linked hypohidrotic
clinical trial of the effects of oral zinc gluconate adults to standardize the initial dose of narrow band- ectodermal dysplasia associated with benign
among diagnosed acne vulgaris patients ultraviolet B phototherapy in a tertiary hospital adnexal tumors, rhinologic and gastroenterologic
manifestations: A case report




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nd
The 42 Annual Convention



and 10 ASPCR Congress
th

by Dr. Julie W. Pabico, FPDS and Dr. Carol A. Carpio, FPDS

Event The 42nd Annual Convention and 10th ASPCR Congress
Date November 5-7, 2019
Venue Edsa Shangri-la Hotel

very November, dermatologists throughout the country gather together for the
much-awaited annual convention. This year’s assembly was quite unparalleled as the
EPhilippine Dermatological Society (PDS), in cooperation with the Asian Society for
Pigment Cell Research (ASPCR), brought forth “Kaleidoscope of Pigmentary Disorders” –
highlighting on the constant role of colorism and its mutations in modern society.

Sixty-three speakers from four different continents expounded on their different
specialties and subspecialties. Topics ranged from pigmentary disorders like vitiligo in
the pediatric patient to management of melasma and resistant hyperpigmentation.
New research regarding several interesting advancements such as new lasers
in pigmentation were shared and updated by the lecturers. A workshop on
pigmentaroscopy was also conducted. The Perpetuo Gutierrez Memorial Lecturer was
ISD’s Immediate Past President, Dr. Evangeline B. Handog.

The event overall, stayed true to its theme. It was a chromatic event touching the
procedural, cosmetic and pathological facets of dermatology.

The fellowship night was a ‘kaleidoscope’ of its own, with its colorful dance production
numbers admixed with special light effects and props. Befittingly themed GALA NIGHT
2019 – Music Throughout the Decades, we were enthralled by the fashion show and
the colorful costumes and garb of guests. Our invited artist-impersonators performed
the likes of Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Michael J & Lady Gaga to the delight of our members
and foreign guests.

Perpetuo Guitierrez Memorail lecturer at the 42nd PDS Truly, this was another culminating event for the books!
Annual convention was Dr. Evangeline B. Handog

Gala Night 2019 Music throughout the Decades





























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MOA signing between PDS and ABS-CBN for live coverage of the convention and publicity PDS officers and board of directors: Drs. Camille B. Angeles, Claudine Rae L Javier Jasmin J.
initiative during the 42nd Annual Convention “Kaleidoscope of pigmentary disorders” Jamora, Arnold C. Yu, Nancy Garcia-Tan, Charmaine G. Castillo, Peachy Paz-Lao, Miss Jing
Castañeda (ABS-CBN), Francisco D. Rivera IV, Lonabel A. Encarnacion, Cecilia R. Rosete,
Blossom T. Chan , Nelizza Beatriz V. Jiao (Chairman PDS Outreach Committee)




































Asian Foreign speakers shared their expertise in the recent 42nd PDS Annual Convention
“Kaleidoscope of pigmentary disorders”


Gala Night 2019 Music throughout the Decades





























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Feature



Special PDS Video Feature

























































































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Editors’ Page




n this unusual time of quarantine and lockdown most of us find ourselves isolated ….
IThrough this first issue of Skin Contact for the year 2020, our team feels the need to be
more connected virtually to all of you. In line with this, we are starting a different format
Aenelle B. Dizon, MD which we hope you will enjoy and appreciate. Christina Raissa F. Pasion, MD
Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editors In this uncertain times of cancellation and rescheduling of CME conferences, meetings, Associate Editors
conventions and postgraduate courses the Skin Contact team remains to be committed in
providing you the archives of our society’s events. This issue is full of articles that will touch
your hearts, make you smile and make you feel proud of being a true #dermAuthority. In
behalf of the Skin Contact team we would like to express our hope that you are all SAFE
and healthy.
Thank you Raissa, Tanya, Coreen and Berna. It is always a joy working with all of you.

Tanya Perez-Chua, MD With much gratitude and hope, Coreen Mae Copuyoc-Sampedro, MD
-Aenelle-



t was a privilege to work with the wonderful staff of Skin Contact. I am grateful for the
Iopportunity to contribute to the PDS. With all of our hard work, under the leadership
of Drs. Aenelle and Raissa, Skin Contact has become a reliable and enjoyable source of
updates regarding our society.

Bernadette C. Angustia, MD Thank you! Alma Gay Concepcion T. Amado, MD
-Tanya-

D ear PDS colleagues,

How are you all? It’s been quite a turbulent first quarter for 2020 with many alarming
national and global events transpiring right before us. I just thought I’d take this chance to
extend my well wishes to all of you. We may all have different life journeys but somehow
Hester Gail Y. Lim, MD are also similar in that we all strive to be good dermatologists to the core. That is simply Maria Assumpta Cecilia R. Serrano, MD
what PDS has ingrained in our hearts. It is now my 4th year as editor of Skin Contact and
still get inspired by our Society’s unity and commitment to progress beyond the ordinary.
This quarter’s issue is proof that despite any difficulties, PDS continues to shine and serve
the people. It’s such a beautiful path that we are all part of and I hope we continue to
inspire each other along the way. Love and Light to everyone!

Yours,
-Coreen-
Bernadette Lou G. Caluya, MD Ricky H. Hipolito, MD
G reetings to all the readers of Skin Contact!


After reading this issue, I hope you found it enjoyable to look back at all the activities that
occured during the past months thru these well-written articles. I would like to applaud all
the contibutors who made this issue possible.
I hope that through Skin Contact, you were provided with the relevant news and important
announcements involving our society.
Heidi P. Chan, MD Maria Carla Perlas-Pagtakhan, MD
-Berna-

Lay-out Artist:
Larry Laconsay
PDS Secretariat: Rm 1015 South Tower, Cathedral Heights Building Complex,
St. Luke’s Medical Center, E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1102

Telefax +632-7277309
Website: www.pds.org.ph
Patricia Pontejos-Canivel, MD Email: [email protected] Patricia Valle-Tin, MD


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Announcements



The organizers of the PDS Midyear convention hosted by the
North Luzon Chapter wishes to announce the cancellation of
this event for the year but hoping it can still be moved to a
latter date to be announced once finalized




















































































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