2025-05-10 8:00 to 17:00, your local time

IDS (International Dermoscopy Society)

Accreditation

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DERMOSCOPY | World Day 2025

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2025-05-10

Organized by IDS (International Dermoscopy Society)

2025-05-10 8:00 to 17:00, your local time

IDS (International Dermoscopy Society)

Accreditation

Introduction

08:00 - 08:05

Introduction Of Dermoscopy 2025

Prof. Awatef Kelati is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health, and a practicing dermatologist at University Hospitals in Casablanca ( cheikh khalifa and Mohammed VI university hospitals) . Morocco.

Dermoscopy for Everyone by The IDS

Chairs: : Prof. Aimilios Lallas, Prof. Giuseppe Argenziano, Prof. John Paoli

08:05 - 08:20

IDS: Reflexions, best moments and what's next

Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Italy. General Secretary of the Italian Association of Non-Invasive Diagnostics in Dermatology (AIDNID) Executive Board Member and Chair of "Imaging in Skin of Color" Task Force. International Dermoscopy Society (IDS)

08:20 - 08:50

Best cases of the IDS

Aimilios Lallas (MD, MSc, PhD)

08:20 - 08:35

Best cases of the IDS. Part 1

Professor John Paoli is Head of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. His research group focuses on the prevention, epidemiology, early diagnosis and optimal management of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. He has been teaching dermoscopy for over a decade and currently runs annual Nordic and national dermoscopy courses apart from international lectures on the topic. Together with Dr. Alex Chamberlain from Melbourne, Australia, he has acted as consultant editor on the 2nd Edition of Jonathan Bowling’s textbook "Diagnostic Dermoscopy: The Illustrated Guide". Professor Paoli is also a consultant dermatologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden where he leads the Mohs Surgery Center. He is the Administrative Coordinator of the International Dermoscopy Society and the Treasurer and Past President of the European Society of Micrographic Surgery. He has also been the President of the Nordic Dermatology Association, the Swedish Society of Dermatology and Venereology and the Swedish Society of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology as well as a Board member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

08:35 - 08:53

Best cases of the IDS. Part 2

Caterina Longo is a board-certified Dermatologist focused on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers. Although providing the best care possible for patients remains her primary goal, she also committed to education and clinical research. She is actively involved in clinical research and she has published numerous papers on topics related to skin cancer with an emphasis on melanoma, atypical/dysplastic nevi, Spitz/Reed nevi and non-melanoma skin cancer. Her research interests are focused on the use of imaging instruments such as dermoscopy, and confocal laser microscopy to recognize skin cancer early in its development. She frequently lectures on these topics both nationally and internationally. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, in September 2002, and she is licensed to practice medicine in Italy. In 2006 she completed the School of Specialization in Dermatology and Venereology. She holds a doctoral degree in Clinical and Experimental Medicine in January 2010. Since 2002 she practices research mainly in the field of noninvasive diagnosis in dermato-oncology, paying particular attention to the study of melanoma and pigmented skin lesions, in the field of the early identification by means of non invasive methods, such as dermoscopy, high frequency ultrasounds and confocal microscopy for the in vivo and ex vivo study of cytological and architectural aspects of pigmented skin lesions, in correlation with histopathology. She is the Director of the Residency School in Dermatology and Venereology, Modena, Italy. So far, she published over 400 indexed papers on these topics and over 400 scientific outputs (papers, abstracts, proceeding in scientific meetings). (h-index: Scopus 53)

08:50 - 09:05

Dermatology Practical and Conceptual: My best papers

Prof. Giuseppe Argenziano is Head of the Dermatology Unit at the University of Campania, Naples, Italy; Co-founder and past president of the International Dermoscopy Society; and Editor-in-Chief of Dermatology Practical and Conceptual Journal. His main research field is dermato-oncology, being the author of 700+ scientific articles and books concerning dermoscopy, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer.

09:05 - 09:20

Presentation of 2 articles from DPC

09:20 - 09:27

Race-specific and skin of color dermoscopic characteristics of skin cancer: A Literature Review

Dr. Emmanouil Karampinis (MD, MSc, PhD) is a Medical Doctor at the Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital Larissa, University of Thessaly in Larissa, Greece. His research interests include Cosmetic Surgery, Oxidative Stress, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Vitamin D, Pediatric Dermatology, Dermoscopy, Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma) and COVID-19 Vaccines.

09:30 - 09:45

Discussion - Dermoscopy for everyone by IDS

Aimilios Lallas (MD, MSc, PhD), Giuseppe Argenziano (), John Paoli (MD)

Topographic Dermoscopy

09:45 - 10:00

Dermoscopy in Facial lesions: Inflammatory dermatoses of the face

Enzo Errichetti is Associate Professor at the Institute of Dermatology (Department of Medicine) of the University of Udine (Italy). He is the General Secretary of the Italian Association of Non-Invasive Diagnostics in Dermatology (AIDNID), Executive Board member of the International Dermoscopy Society (IDS), and Chair of the IDS Task Force on “Imaging in Skin of color”. Internationally recognized as one of the pioneers and top experts about the dermoscopic applications in non-invasive diagnosis of inflammatory, infectious and infiltrative dermatoses (General Dermatology) as well as the use of dermoscopy in skin of color for neoplastic and non-neoplastic dermatoses. He first described dermoscopic features of many dermatoses in the field of General Dermatology and coordinated the first Consensus on behalf of the International Dermoscopy Society on the standardization of dermoscopic terminology and basic parameters to use in General Dermatology and its validation for skin of color. He has been also coordinator of several international multicentric dermoscopic studies on non-neoplastic dermatoses involving research centers of 27 different countries in the world (EUROPE :Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Sweden and Switze rland; ASIA: Saudi Arabia, Japan, India, Israel, Iran and Turkey; AMERICA: Argentina, Brazil, Chile and the United States of America; OCEANIA: Australia; AFRICA: Egypt, Guinea, Morocco, Nigeria and Rwanda). He is author of around 200 papers published in international peer-reviewed journals and over 50 book chapters on dermoscopy as well as editor of three international books on dermoscopy. He is also Section Editor/Associate Editor/Editorial Member of PubMed/Scopus indexed International Dermatological Journals (Dermatology and Therapy; Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology; Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; Dermatology Practical and Conceptual; Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology; The Open Journal of Dermatology; Dermatology Reports; Turkish Journal of Dermatology; and Dermatopathology) and served as reviewer for more than 60 international journals and was awarded as top peer reviewer in 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Publons

10:00 - 10:15

Dermoscopy in Facial lesions: Melanocytic facial lesions

Professor Elvira Moscarella is a dermatologist at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli in Italy.

10:15 - 10:30

Dermoscopy in Facial lesions: Non melanocytic pigmented lesions, Fair skin

Ashfaq Marghoob is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. He is the director of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s regional skin cancer clinic in Long Island, NY.

10:30 - 10:40

Dermoscopy in Facial lesions: Non melanocytic pigmented lesions, Dark skin

Balachandra Ankad (MD, MBBS)

10:40 - 10:50

Dermoscopy in Facial lesions: Non melanocytic pigmented lesions, Dark skin. Part 2

Vinay K MD

10:50 - 11:05

Dermoscopy in Facial lesions: The nose

Sebastian Podlipnik is a English-speaking dermatologist in Barcelona, specialist in skin cancer, laser technologies and longevity, focused on the prevention of skin aging

11:05 - 11:20

Dermoscopy of the ear

11:20 - 11:35

Dermoscopy in chest and back lesions: Skin tumors

Assistant Professor, Departament of Dermatology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

11:35 - 11:50

Dermoscopy in chest and back lesions: Inflammatory and infectious skin diseases

Dr. Gabriel Salerni, a distinguished dermatologist based at the Hospital Provincial del Centenario de Rosario in Argentina, boasts a remarkable academic journey with an MD, MSc, and PhD. Specializing in dermatology, he contributes significantly to medical research while providing expert care to patients. Dr. Salerni's multifaceted expertise exemplifies his commitment to advancing the field.

11:50 - 12:05

Dermoscopy in lesions of the limbs

I have been working as a Prof of Dermatology at Ankara University, Medicine Faculty, Department of Dermatology since 2017.I am an executive board member of the Turkish Dermatology Society, Dermoscopy Working Group, and also an executive board member of the IDS, as well as the social media, and website coordinator of the IDS.

12:05 - 12:20

Dermoscopy in lesions of the palms and soles

Dr. Raimond Karls is an MD from Lithuania and serves as an assistant in Riga Stradins University. He holds various positions in different medical associations such as Chairman of the Board of Latvian Association of Dermascopy, Vice-president of Latvian Association of Aesthetic Laser Surgery, and Member of the Board of Latvian Association of Dermatovenerologists. Dr. Karls is also a member of the European Academy of Dermatovenerology and World Skin Cancer Foundation.

12:20 - 12:35

Dermoscopy in haïr and scalp disorders: Tumors of the scalp

Dr. Puig is the leader of the research group at IDIBAPS 'Melanoma: Imaging, Genetics, and Immunology', the head of the Dermatology Department at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, and a full professor at the University of Barcelona. She is also a group leader at CIBERER and a member of the board of several scientific societies. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Barcelona and specialized in Dermatology in 1992, earning her doctoral degree in 2000. She has been involved in over 30 competitive research projects and more than 50 clinical trials, leading to the publication of over 500 scientific articles and the supervision of nearly 40 doctoral theses and final master's projects.

12:35 - 13:02

Dermoscopy in nail disorders : Benign nail tumors

Dr. Michela Starace, MD, PhD Assistant Professor 1. Dermatologist at the Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Dermatology- IRCCS, Policlinico Sant’Orsola, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy 2. Chair of EADV Hair task force 3. Chair of IDS trichoscopy and onychoscopy task force 4. Treasurer of EHRS (European Hair Research Society) 5. Board member of different International Societies 6. Section Editor of Hair and Nail in different International Journals 7. Major research activities: Hair and Nail biology, Mycology and parasitology, Wound care Unit, Cutaneous Toxicity. 8. Memberships of National and International Societies. 9. Reviewer for many international papers. 10. Scientific activity: Dr. Starace is Author of 203 Papers published on International and National Journals and 25 book’s chapter.

13:02 - 13:17

Dermoscopy in haïr and scalp disorders: Diffuse alopecia

Dr. Antonella Tosti, the Fredric Brandt Endowed Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami, is a globally renowned expert in hair, nail disorders, and contact dermatitis. With a distinguished career, she's been a featured speaker at international conferences like AAD, EADV, and the World Congress of Dermatology for 15 years. As a leader, she's organized meetings on hair and nail disorders, including a successful annual course in Capri. Dr. Tosti has held key positions in various dermatological societies, such as past president of the European Nail Society and the Italian Society of Contact Dermatitis. Currently, she serves as the President of the American Hair Research Society and the International Society of Trichoscopy. An honorary member of multiple dermatological associations, Dr. Tosti has authored over 600 peer-reviewed papers and edited/co-edited 30 books, showcasing her substantial contributions to dermatology.

13:17 - 13:32

How not to miss Nail Unit Cancer?

Professor Luc Thomas is a dermatogist and dermato-oncologist. Head of the largest French melanoma referral center, he also directs an international registry of congenital nevi of the nail unit.

13:32 - 14:02

Dermoscopy of the mucosae: The lip

Dermatologist at Andreas Sygros Hospital for Cutaneous and Venereal Diseases Research Consultant, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

14:02 - 14:17

Dermoscopy of the mucosae: Conjunctiva and eyelids

Elisa Cinotti, MD, PdD, is an Associate Professor at the University Hospital of Siena, Italy. After finishing her residencies at the University of Genoa and the University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, France, her work now focuses on cutaneous non-invasive imaging and in particular on Reflectance Confocal Microscopy. She has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles, most of them about dermatologic imaging.

14:17 - 14:32

Dermoscopy of the mucosae: Genital mucosae

Dr. Zoe Apalla, MD, PhD, a board-certified dermatologist since 2008 from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, boasts expertise in Dermatopathology from St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London. Obtaining her PhD in 2013, she serves as a consultant at Aristotle University's First Dermatology Department. Specializing in skin oncology, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer, she oversees Supportive Oncology and Skin Cancer Outpatient Clinics. Managing the Dermatopathology laboratory, she excels in General Dermatology and Inflammatory Dermatoses. With over 100 peer-reviewed articles, co-authorship in dermatology books, and extensive international lecturing, Dr. Apalla is a distinguished member of various national and international dermatologic academies.

14:32 - 14:35

Scabies mite is bright green under U.V dermatoscopy

Dr. Pietkiewicz is an UEMS-EBDV board-certified dermatovenereologist, a holder of Professional Diploma in Dermoscopy (HealthCert) and Dermoscopy Diploma of Excellence (IDS). He is a founder of Polish Dermatoscopy Group and represents Poland in the International Dermoscopy Society Board. He works as a Consultant Dermatologist at the Greater Poland Cancer Center, Poznań, Poland. Currently, Dr. Pietkiewicz is a member of: Polish Society of Dermatology, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, European Association for Cancer Research, International Dermoscopy Society, New York Academy of Sciences, European Association of Dermato-Oncology, Skin Cancer Institute and American Confocal Group

My best cases of the year worldwide

14:32 - 15:02

Best cases from Europe

Mariano Suppa (MD, PhD), Juliana Monnier (MD), Verche Todorovska (MD)

15:02 - 16:22

Best cases of Africa and middle east

Meriem Soughi (MD), Ncoza Dlova (MD, PhD), Ibrahima Traore (MD. PgDip. MSc,PhD), Ahmed Sadek (PhD LAD, MSc DV, DBA, IFAAD, IFEADV), Nazim Khaled BENMEHIDI (MD, MSc), Nkechi Enechukwu (MD), Fatimata Ly (MD)

15:42 - 15:51

Best cases of Africa and middle east: A case of ocular Dermoscopy

Noureddine Litaiem, MD, Dermatologist, Department of Dermatology, Charles Nicolle Hospital Dermoscopy, Dermatologic Surgery, and Nail diseases Treasurer of the Tunisian Society of Dermatology and Venereology Secretary General of the African Society of Dermatology and Venereology (ASDV) Past President of the Tunisian Group of Dermatologic Surgery, 2019-2024

16:22 - 16:37

Best cases of Latin America

Dr. Daniel Asz Sigall is a Surgeon who graduated from UNAM and is a Dermatologist. He did a high specialty in Dermatological Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at the "Dr. Manuel GEA González" General Hospital. He completed his studies in Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser, and Hair Diseases, in Spain and Italy. He is a member of the "American Academy of Dermatology", and "The American Academy of Hair Research". Mexican Academy of Dermatology, Mexican Society of Dermatology, and the Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology. He is the owner of Derma Medical Spa by Dermalomas. He is currently an associate physician at the UNAM Dermato-Oncology and Trichology clinic; president of the Mexican Society of Trichology and founding member of the "International Society of Trichoscopy".

16:37 - 16:57

Best cases of India

Soumil khare (MD), Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat (MBBS, MD, IFAAD)

16:57 - 17:12

Best cases of Japan

Graduated from The Jikei University School of Medicine Lecturer, Department of Dermatology, Chiba University Specialized in dermatoscopy

Conclusion

17:12 - 17:15

Conclusion of Dermoscopy Day 2025

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