“On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Lebanese Dermatological Society (LDS), I would like to welcome our guests and members to the 9th Annual National Congress. The theme of this Congress will be “ONE YEAR BEYOND OUR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY” and will feature pivotal research advances, innovative diagnostics and tools, expert presenters on a myriad of specific topics, as well as the latest in basic sciences, clinical and aesthetic dermatology. Besides these fascinating headlines, practice management and self-promotion will also be included in the program to educate our constituencies on this often-ignored yet important concept for success in one’s career path. This 3 all-day unparalleled continuing medical education menu will be complemented by a nationally-recognized faculty who will address important developments in our world of dermatology and will constitute an unbiased and provocative perspective on many important areas relevant to both the dermatologist and dermatologic/aesthetic colleagues. Time flies! Our Society has attained 50 years of age last year but hold up we are one year beyond our GOLDEN JUBILEE – We are young with vigor and dynamism beyond age.” Meet you there! On behalf of the Executive Committee of the LDS Abdul-Ghani Kibbi, MD, FACP President, Lebanese Dermatological Society ‫نيابة عن الهيئة اإلدارية في الجمعية اللبنانية ألطباء الجلد (‪ ،)LDS‬أرحب بالضيوف واألعضاء الكرام المشاركين في المؤتمر الوطني السنوي التاسع‬ ‫للجمعية والذي سيعقد في فندق فينيسيا أنتركونتيننتال أيام الجمعة والسبت واألحد في ‪ 12‬و ‪ 13‬و ‪ 14‬أيلول ‪.2014‬‬ ‫‬ ‫سيعقد هذا المؤتمر تحت عنوان "سنة ما بعد الخمسين"‪ ،‬حيث ستناقش على مدى أيام ثالثة من التعليم الطبي المستمر مواضيع متعددة تتعلق بوسائل‬ ‫التشخيص واألدوات المبتكرة وكذلك ما أستجد من العلوم األساسية واألمراض الجلدية السريرية والطب التجميلي‪ .‬سيشارك في هذا المؤتمر نخبة من الزمالء‬ ‫األجانب ولفيف من أعضاء الجمعية ت ّم اختيارهم ليحاضروا في المواضيع اآلنفة الذكر‪.‬‬ ‫وإلى اللقاء في مؤتمرنا القادم‪.‬‬ ‫نيابة عن الهيئة اإلدارية في الجمعية اللبنانية ألطباء الجلد‬ ‫األستاذ الدكتور عبد الغني الكبي‪MD - FACP ،‬‬ ‫رئيس الجمعية اللبنانية ألطباء الجلد ‪LDS -‬‬ Friday, September 12th 2014 08:30 - 09:00 Registration 09:00 - 09:30 Welcome Note: Opening Ceremony Dr. Abdel-Ghani Kibbi President of the LDS Urticaria Symposium 09:30 - 09:50 Allergy and Eczema; Beyond the Skin Dr. Nadine Marrouche 09:50 - 10:10 Mast Cell Activation Disorders Presenting in the Skin Dr. Clive Grattan 10:10 - 10:40 Management of Urticaria in Antihistamine Refractory Patients Dr. Torsten Zuberbier 10:40 - 11:00 The Epidemic of Contact Allergy to Methylisothiazolinone Dr. Nadine Marrouche 11:00 - 11:20 Coffee Break Plenary Session 11:20 - 11:50 Vitiligo Dr. Khaled Ezzeddine 11:50 - 12:20 Atopic Dermatitis: Differential Diagnosis Dr. May el Hachem 12:20 - 13:30 Lunch Break Friday, September 12th 2014 Medical Dermatology 13:30 - 13:50 Microbiome: Our Other Genome Dr. Farid Stephan 13:50 - 14:10 Emollients Dr. Amal Mehanna 14:10 - 14:30 Isotretinoin Controversies Dr. Maya Zayour 14:30 - 14:50 Reconnaitre les Signes Cutanés des Dysraphies Cranio-Encéphaliques et Spinales Occultes Dr. Rola Jamous 14:50 - 15:10 Hyperhydrosis and Bromhidrosis Dr. Adele Chedraoui 15:10 - 15:30 Coffee Break Cosmetics / Procedural Dermatology 15:30 - 15:50 Lipolysis: Why & How Dr. Sabikha Karim 15:50 - 16:10 Dark Circle: New Treatment Modality Dr. Dany Touma 16:10 - 16:30 To Peel or To Laser Dr. Paula Karam 16:30 - 16:50 Invasive and Non-invasive Laser or Radiofrequency: The Practice! Dr. Joyce Azar 16:50 - 17:10 Facial Rejuvenation and Treatment of Acne Scarring in Skin Types IV-V using Fractional Radiofrequency Dr. Sabikha Karim 17:10 - 17:30 Managing Patients Expectation - Key to Success in Aesthetic Practice Dr. Viktor Shavlak Saturday, September 13th 2014 08:30 - 09:00 Registration Melanoma Update 09:00 - 09:20 Cutaneous Melanoma Dr. Ibrahim Khalife 09:20 - 09:40 Melanoma: Overview and Role of Surgical Therapy Dr. Faek Jamali 09:40 - 10:00 Melanoma: On Route to Improved Survival Dr. Marwan Ghosn Plenary Session 10:00 - 10:30 Scabies – an Old Disease With New Implications Dr. Roderick Hay 10:30 - 11:00 Inducible Urticarias: Update on Classification, Pathogenesis and Management Dr. Clive Grattan 11:00 - 11:20 Coffee Break Infectious Dermatology 11:20 - 11:40 Genital Dermatosis Dr. Ismail Maatouk 11:40 - 12:00 The Epidemic of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Among Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Dr. Ibrahim Khalife 12:00 - 12:20 What's New In Fungal Infections? Dr. Roderick Hay 12:20 - 12:40 HPV Vaccination in Males Dr. Maya Muallem 12:40 - 13:50 Lunch Break Saturday, September 13th 2014 Cosmetics / Procedural Dermatology 13:50 - 14:10 Male, Female and Ethnic perspectives of Facial Contouring Dr. Frederic Berne 14:10 - 14:30 Volumizing Using Fillers Dr. Ravi Jain 14:30 - 14:50 Silhouette Soft: The Invisible Lift Dr. Rami Abadi 14:50 - 15:10 Complications of Esthetic Procedures Dr. Micheline Maamari 15:10 - 15:30 Zone of the "First Introduction" on the Face. Rejuvenation of the Periorbital Area With Crosslinked and Non-crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid Dr. Viktor Shavlak 15:30 - 15:50 Coffee Break Pediatric Dermatology 15:50 - 16:10 Childhood Vitiligo Dr. Khaled Ezzeddine 16:10 - 16:30 What’s New in Pediatric Dermatology? Dr. Grace Obeid 16:30 - 16:50 Infantile Hemangiomas Dr. May el Hachem Body Language 16:50 - 17:20 Body Language 20:00 Gala Dinner Dr. Leila Shahrour Sunday, September 14th 2014 08:30 - 09:00 Registration Dermoscopy Workshop 09:00 - 09:30 Clinical Diagnosis of Melanoma Using Dermoscopy Dr. Aimilios Lallas 09:30 - 10:00 Clinical Diagnosis of Other Skin Tumorsusing Dermoscopy Dr. Aimilios Lallas 10:00 - 10:20 Quiz 10:20 - 10:40 Test the Expert 10:40 - 11:00 Coffee Break Dr. Jasmin Abdel-Baki Residents Symposium / Bring Your Case 11:00 - 11:30 The American University of Beirut Residents 11:30 - 12:00 Université Saint-Joseph Residents 12:00 - 12:30 Lebanese University Residents 12:30 - 13:00 University of Balamand Residents 13:00 - 13:30 Bring Your Case Dr. Jasmin Abdel-Baki Coordinator 13:30 - 14:40 Lunch Break Notes: 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LDS Executive Board President Abdul-Ghani Kibbi, MD, FACP Vice President Josiane Helou, MD Secretary Alfred Ammoury, MD Treasurer Amer Azize, MD Members Jasmin Abd-el-Baki, MD Ibrahim Baalbaki, MD Georges El Khawand, MD