Wednesday, November 16, 2011


First ever DERMAZONE in Tripura

DERMAZONE--- A symposium where Dermatologists from across the country, exchanged their views, their thought, and presented papers on Dermatology, veneriology and leprology.



The IX DERMAZONE was held in Manipur, organized by IADVL Manipur State Branch. Significantly in recent times Manipur, which does not have a good economy and where social turmoils like epidemics are commonplace, adding to the lack of infrastructure raised many an eyebrow about it’s choice. Security concerns were also highlighted by some. however, snubbing off the nay-sayers the first-ever Dermazone was organized in Manipur. The slogan was “Scientific Bonanza in National Soil with an International Tour”.

On November 11,the event was falgged off at the Battalion Manipur Rifles Banquet Hall in Imphal, the capital town of Manipur. The “VIII CUTICON—MANIPUR 2011” was inaugated by Dr. SND Guptha, National President IADVL. Also  present were dignitaries including Mr. Yumnam Joykumar Singh, DG of police of Manipur, Mr. H. Nandkumar Sharma, Vice-chancellor, Manipur University, Dr. Ramesh Bhat M, National General Secretary, IADVL, Dr. Karam Lokendro, President IADVL, Manipur state branch and the noted Dermatologist and former national president of IADVL Dr. Kalyan Banerjee. Eminent Dermatologist from across the country graced the occassion and took part in the deliberations. Many of them presented their  papers on the emerging trends in the treatment of various skin diseases. The Three day symposium consisting various sessions like ‘Session on HIV and AIDS in Manipur’, ‘Low dose isotretenoin in dermatological disorders’, Biological in psoriasis’, ‘Fractional Laser in skin rejuvenation’, ‘WAP in immune mediated dermatological disorders’ ‘Women’s dermatologic society’ were held. The veteron Dr. Kalyan Banerjee (WB) presened his research paper on  Immunotheraphy in  Vitiligo. As part of the symposium, cultural programs were also held.

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