Dermazone South & Cuticon Karnataka 2017
Mangaluru: 21st DERMAZONE SOUTH Conference and 8th Annual Conference of Karnataka, Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) was held at Father Muller Convention Centre, Mangalore between 17th to 19th November 2017. Nearly 1,200 delegates from all over India and abroad participated in this mega event.
The conference was preceded by “HOW TO PUBLISH” Workshop on 16th November at the Decennial Memorial Hall, Father Muller Medical College. It was organized by Internal Quality Assurance cell, Father Muller Medical College in association with Dermatology department and IADVL Karnataka Branch.
Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa Administrator FMMCH inaugurated the workshop. Dr Indrani Karunasagar, Director – Research – NITTE University delivered the keynote address. Dr Nilay Kanti Das, Kolkatta was the guest of honour during the workshop. There was an enthusiastic participation by 121 delegates in this workshop.
The 21st DERMAZONE SOUTH conference was inaugurated by Dr Yogesh S Marfatia, IADVL National President on 17th November 2017 at 6:30 pm. Fr Richard Coelho, Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Dr Ramesh Bhat M, IADVL National President-Elect, Dr Vijay Zawar, Vice President – IADVL National, Dr K R Kamath, President, IMA – Mangalore were the guests of honour for the inauguration and CUTICON Karnataka conference was inaugurated by Dr S Sacchidanand, Director of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka on 18th November 201 at 11:00 am. Dr Jayaprakash Alva, Dean, FMMC was the Guest of Honour. Dr Venkataram Mysore was awarded and felicitated with prestigious Prof. Siddappa Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr Arun C Inamdar, IADVL Karnataka Branch President presided over both the inaugural functions.
Prof Dr Ganesh S Pai was the organizing committee chairman, Dr Nanda Kishore B & Dr C Balachandran were Co Chairmans of the conference.
Dr Sukumar D, Professor & Head of Dermatology Department, Father Muller Medical College was the organizing secretary of DERMAZONE South and Dr Manjunath Shenoy, Professor & Head of Dermatology Department, Yenepoya Medical College of CUTICON Karnataka.
Dr Ramesh Bhat M, Professor & IADVL National President-Elect, and Dr K Narendra Kamath were Coordinators of the conference. Dr Sathish Pai, Professor & Head of Dermatology department, KMC Manipal & Dr Gatha Upadya, Professor & HOD KMC Mangalore were Chairmen of Conference Scientific Committee. Dr Jacintha Martis, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Father Muller Medical College and Dr Balasaraswathy, Consultant Dermatologist Mangalore were Treasurers for the conference.
The conference had scientific deliberations in the field of Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy and Cosmetology. Accreditation was received by Karnataka Medical Council for 6 points. The theme of the conference was “DERMATOLOGY IN MEDICINE – THE INSIDE STORY”. It highlighted on skin manifestations of lifestyle diseases and skin cancers which is a growing concern. The lectures were delivered by renowned National and International Faculty.
Dr Ashwini Babu, Alumni of Department of Dermatology, Father Muller Medical College was presented with “Best Dissertation Award” for her post-graduate dissertation titled “Ultrasonography as a diagnostic modality for the involvement of peripheral nerves in leprosy”.
Dr (Maj.Gen.) A K Jaiswal delivered Prof. J N Shetty Oration on 18th November 2017 to enlighten us about the current scenario of sexually transmitted infections in armed forces. 
Dr B Leelavathy delivered Prof Shiva Kumar & Prof Rajendran Memorial Oration on 19th November 2017 highlighting cutaneous manifestations of HIV infections.
Skin Care Run was held on 18th November 2017 at 6:30 am which was flagged off by Kannada Film actress Sharmila Mandre. This run was arranged to create awareness on the growing misuse of over the counter topical corticosteroids as fairness creams.
In addition to the academic feast, scientific research papers, posters were presented by practicing Dermatologists and Post Graduates during the conference.