16^th World Conference on Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine June 22-23, 2020 Paris, France

Biography:

Abstract:

Body and Face contouring with expensive devices is becoming increasingly popular – in some cases even more popular than traditional liposuction.  But these devices are also very expensive to purchase and maintain.  There are several non-invasive body contouring modalities on the market and the list continues to grow making it increasingly difficult to make a well informed choice. The mechanism of action, protocols and effectiveness of high intensity focused ultrasound and radiofrequency will be compared and contrasted.

By the end of this session the participant will be able to:

• Understand the differences between Radiofrequency and Ultrasound technologies
• Understand the importance of patient selection criteria in achieving outcomes.
• Determine whether investing in this technology is right for their practice.

Biography:

Dr Jaskirat kaur has huge interst in field of vitiligo. She has submitted her thesis topic on vitiligo. Apart from thesis she also has presented 3 award papers, 1 free paper and numerous posters in national conferences on vitiligo

Abstract:

Introduction: Vitiligo is associated with huge social stigma in Asain skin. The desire of novel molecules has been since long in the management of vitiligo.  Our aim in the study was to evaluate therapeutic efficacy and safety of dermabrasion with PGE2 analogue (Dinoprostone gel), 5-Flourouracil (5%) cream and Tacrolimus 0.1% cream in localised stable vitiligo

Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: 60 patients of localised stable vitiligo were taken which were randomly divided into 3 groups. Dermabrasion with Dinoprostone gel, 5-Flourouracil and Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment  was done in group 1, 2, and 3 respectively. The respective topical agents were instructed to be applied twice daily till 12 weeks. Follow up was done by VASI, DLQI and photographically four weekly till  36 weeks.

Findings: Repigmentation started within 4 weeks in all 3 groups. Excellent response (>75% repigmentation ) was seen in 43%,40% and 54% of group1,2 and 3 patients respectively. Good response(>50% respigmenatation) was observed in 34%,26%, 33%, of patients of group1,2 and 3 respectively. 25-50% repigmentation was seen in 4%,8%,10% in group1,2 and 3 aptients respectively.  No significant  side effects or reoccurence  were found in the study period.

Conclusions and significance: Dermabrasion when combined with Dinoprostone gel, 5-Flourouracil (5%), or tacrolimus 0.1% ointment  showed similar efficacy and side effect profile in all 3 groups with slight better response with tacrolimus ointment. This study adds  novel molecule dinoprostone to the already existing basket for vitiligo mangement. 

Biography:

Abstract:

Introduction:

                        Partner notification is an important key part of management for sexually transmitted infections. It is essential to reduce chronic, recurrent infections and transmission. But among Bangladeshi population, the concept of partner management is extremely low. To minimize the problem, recent perceptions of partner notification among people are needed to be evaluated and explored further.

Objective:

                        The aim of the study is to evaluate the awareness of partner notification among male patients attended in a tertiary level hospital and cumulate the information to improve partner notification awareness programs

Methods & Materials:

                        It was a cross sectional study, being conducted among 67 male patients aged between 22-50 years, educational status between elementary to graduate, attended in Skin & Venereal Disease  outdoor patient department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka ,Bangladesh from July,2019 to September,2019.

                        Patients were selected specifically suffering from urethritis following having sexual intercourse with other than their legal partners without condoms. Participants were interviewed separately with a pre-formed set questionnaire. Findings were analyzed to comprehend the awareness of partner notification

Result:

                        All participants (67) were married. All had one or more sex partners other than wife. 61 (91.04%) were suffering from recurrent STI, 6 were suffering from acute STI though none was found HIV positive.

Among all participants, 44 (65.67%) were completely unaware of partner notification. 13 (19.40%) were aware, but did not notify for the fear of familial disharmony, 7(10.44%) intended to notify but it was too late and meanwhile transmitted the infection, 3(4%) considered the notification worthless.

Conclusion:

                     Considering the limitations, this study will provide some direction to research for the improvisation of awareness of partner notification among the people of Bangladesh.