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On the Red! HIV-AIDS in Focus: A Continuing Medical Education Activity

Ma. Grace S. Gallega, MD The Department of Dermatology of the Davao Medical Center (DMC) and the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS), in association with the PDS Sexually Transmitted Disease Special Interest Group, held its Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity entitled “On the Red! HIV-AIDS in Focus” at the Wack-wack Country Clubhouse last November 18, 2008. Dr. Mary Jo Kristine Bunagan, CME Chair of DMC, gave a brief introduction to the course while Dr. Kristine Aina Robillo showed a brief census of the present status of HIV-AIDS in Davao. Dr. Marcellano Cruz giving a talk on Cutaneous... [...]

The Bare Skinny

by Dr. Coco Toledo, MD, FPDS Chairperson, PDS Committee on Publications and Library (2007-2008) Why See Your Dermatologist? Let’s Clear Things Up… Not a few have the notion that dermatologists treat only “cosmetic problems” like pimples and warts or other “skin imperfections” like wrinkles and skin discolorations. There is some confusion as to which medical specialist attends to more “serious” or “medical” skin diseases. On the other hand, beauty gurus of all variations are consulted for skin, hair and nail concerns that could signify a more serious medical condition. These... [...]