Dermatology Symposium

Abstract

Diseases of the skin appendages (hair and nail apparatus), viral infections and allergy are some of the most challenging problems that dermatologists deal with on a day-today basis. In addition to providing updates on recent advances in research, the symposium explored some of the management conundrums and misconceptions about a number of diseases in these subspecialist fields. The speakers also aimed to shed some light on the complex relationship between vitamin D and cardiovascular disease, skin cancer and the evolution of skin colouration.