Because of their skin conditions, inaugurating the 17th Annual Conference of the IADVL Karnataka branch, held at DVH Kalakshetra here on Sunday under the auspices of SDM University, he underlined that dermatology is an integral part of the overall healthcare system and that the goal of every dermatologist should be to improve patients’ quality of life rather than allow them to feel isolated.
Dharwad : Former vice-chancellor of RGUHS Dr S Sacchidanand said that patients must be treated with dignity and respect, recognising that skin conditions affect their identity and quality of life rather than being viewed merely as problems involving the skin. The theme of the conference was ‘Skinnovation – Innovations in Dermatology, Evolving Aesthetics and Emerging AI’. He also highlighted the transformative progress made in dermatology, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment in overcoming skin disorders. Dr Jagadish P, president of IADVL; Dr Swetha Prabhu, scientific chairperson; Dr Chennabasappa Mendagudli, treasurer; Dr Soumyashree Krishna, joint secretary and other dignitaries were present. Padmalatha Niranjan, executive director, SDM University, inaugurated the exhibition.
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