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Dr. Mara Padilla Evangelista-Huber, FPDS, FDSP, MClinRes
Why use vitamin C in your skincare routine?
Vitamin C is one of the most popular active ingredients in the skin, and for good reason! It has multiple beneficial effects.
First, it is a powerful anti-oxidant that protects us from free radicals – substances that can damage our skin cells and cause premature skin aging.
It also has photoprotective effects, shielding us against the damaging effects of the sun’s rays on skin, which include wrinkles, dark spots, rough skin texture and many more.
Vitamin C can also increase collagen production, keeping skin plump and improving skin elasticity and texture.
Lastly, it inhibits tyrosinase, a key enzyme in the production of melanin (the pigment responsible for our skin color), which makes it helpful for fading hyperpigmentation and brightening overall skin tone.
by: Tanya Perez Chua, MD, FPDS
What is chicken pox?
Varicella infection, more commonly known as chicken pox, is a viral disease that affects the skin. Sometimes it also affects the mucosa which includes the lining of the mouth, eyes, throat. Unhealthy individuals can also have pneumonia.
How do you catch chicken pox?
The varicella zoster virus is the causative agent of this disease. It is spread airborne. It takes 2 weeks from the time you catch it until you see skin lesions. A person is already infectious for 1-2 days before the rashes appear.
How do I know that my rashes are chicken pox?
The rashes of chicken pox are called vesicles. Vesicles are bumps fiilled with water. The bases of the vesicles are also red in color. As they dry up, they form scabs or crusts. The vesicles appear in groups or crops. They usually appear on the face first first then spread rapidly to the trunk.
Why is it called chicken pox?
This virus heals with “pock scars” which are depressed in appearance. These are permanent. Early treatment of chicken pox and early treatment of the scar may help improve the scars. Consult a board certified dermatologist.
Does chicken pox happen again?
Chicken pox may happen again in the form of herpes zoster or shingles. A person who has had chicken pox may get zoster when he is exposed to a person with chicken pox or zoster also. Zoster also happens when the immune system is weak.
This is it!
The much awaited Dermpath review for residents and Board examinees!
The 17th Dermatopathology Review & Self-Assessment Course: Hybrid Edition
Schedule:
May 13 (Saturday): 7:30-4pm online lecture via zoom
May 14 (Sunday): onsite slide review/ Residents’ dermpath Quizbee
Location: Calderon hall, UP College of Medicine, Malate, Manila
Register in advance for this course! by clicking the link below
Fee
3,500 pesos
For details and inquiries, you may contact:
Dr. Chesca Quinio-Calayag
09177037269
PDS CME units to follow.
Watch out for updates and surprises waiting for all attendees especially the Dermpath Quizbee
Thank you and have a great long weekend
#DSPDermpathReview2023
– Chesca Quinio-Calayag and Erin Tababa- Santos
Course directors
Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, RPh, MD, FPDS Head, PDS Committee on Public Safety and Professional Competency
Have you noticed that after cleaning your face with water alone you find that most of the dirt and make up are still on your skin after? This is because most environmental impurities and cosmetic products are not water-soluble plus the oil produced by your skin. Although water can remove 65% of the dirt on the skin, it is less effective in removing oils produced by the skin or from cosmetics. This is where we thank the many men and women responsible for the development and evolution of the cleanser we know today.
Cleansers are surface-active substances or substances that is formulated with an emulsifier or surfactant with the purpose of lowering the surface tensions of two immiscible liquid. We know that oil does not mix with water, therefore cleaning your skin with water alone won’t be enough since most dirt on your face probably won’t dissolve in water. The surfactants or emulsifiers found in our cleansers will enveloped the molecules of all nonwater soluble impurities on our skin allowing them to be mixed with water facilitating skin cleansing. In short, surfactants help oily substances dissolves in water.
An ideal cleanser is a product that can remove hydrophilic and lipophilic skin impurities without irritating, damaging or disrupting the skin barrier. A typical cleanser contains the following:
As the cleansing technology evolved and new discoveries, in terms of skin cleansing, are made, history saw a lot changes with soaps are made. From DIY soaps to soap-free cleansers, consumers now have a variety of cleansers that they can choose from.
Soap is composed of fats, oil, and salt. It raises the pH of the skin to 9 or 10 making it more basic or alkali. Because of its high pH level, soaps are drying and irritating.
Syndet or synthetic detergent, unlike soaps, does not undergo saponification and their main ingredient is a non-soap synthetic surfactant. Weak acid and emollients are added to lower its pH level making it neutral to slight acidic. Syndet bars are less irritating and damaging to the skin. They also have a high free fatty acid content that helps keep skin moisturized. Combar, like true soap, has a pH level of 9-10 but they are said to be milder than soap and cleans better than syndet.
Lipid-free cleansing lotion is composed of fatty alcohol which facilitates evaporation making rinsibility high. This type of cleanser does not need to be washed off and can be removed by wiping them off the skin. This cleanser also contains emollients and humectants that counter the drying and irritating effect of surfactants. Cleansing lotion is ideal for sensitive skin because of its composition and less water exposure.
Liquid cleanser or bodywash is a combination of anionics, amphoteric, and notions surfactants mixed with silicone. A study done by Keane et. Al on Chinese herbal creams showed that liquid cleanser can remove bacteria by 85% versus bar soap with 65%. This is because of the low ph level of the cleanser enabling it to maintain skin’s ph at physiologic level coupled with the activity of the surfactant emulsifying these bacteria and washing them off. Emollients are also incorporated in this type if cleanser making it milder and far less irritating than bar soaps.
Cold cream or cleansing balm, which is commonly used to removed makeup, contains surfactant or emulsifier mixed with a lipid solvent.
Lambert H, Plessis S, Bloem A, Prong H, Et al. Natural skin surface pH Is on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2006; 28(5):359-70
The DSP-PDS, with the initiative of the Head of the CME and Socials Committee, Dr. Claudine Yap Silva and Dr. Maria Franchesca S. Quinio-Calayag respectively, held its very first learning activity exclusive to the members last February 23, 2023. During the online meeting, Dr. Franchesca Marie Ilagan shared five interesting cases obtained from her Fellowship training in Taiwan and Dr. Jolene Kristine G. Gatmaitan-Dumlao shared a difficult consult case from her province in Baguio. The diplomates and fellows of the DSP-PDS enjoyed and at the same time incurred additional insights to their subspecialization.
The newly elected Board of Directors and the Committee Heads of the DSP-PDS held their first meeting last February 19, 2023 at the Loggia by Margarita Fores at Palacio de Memoria in Roxas Boulevard. The team met and discussed each of the committees’ plans for 2023-2024.
(L-R): Terese Monette O. Aquino, MD (Research), Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD (Membership), Victoria P. Guillano, MD, Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD (PRO), Daisy K. Ismael, MD (Vice president), Johannes F. Dayrit, MD (Secretary), Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD (President), Mara P. Evangelista-Huber, MD (Treasurer), Mary Grace Anne A. Calvarido, MD (for Publicity), Claudine Yap Silva, MD (CME)
(L-R): Terese Monette O. Aquino, MD (Research), Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD (Membership), Victoria P. Guillano, MD, Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD (PRO), Daisy K. Ismael, MD (Vice president), Maria Franchesca Q. Calayag, MD (Socials), Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD (President), Mara P. Evangelista-Huber, MD (Treasurer), Mary Grace Anne A. Calvarido, MD (for Publicity), Claudine Yap Silva, MD (CME)
Dermatologic Surgery is a basic competency in dermatology yet a challenging field that heavily
requires skills.
For years, the department has been having dermatologic surgery workshops with Dr. Ida M.
Tiongco, a Dermatologic Surgeon of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical
Center, and a visiting consultant of the Department of Dermatology of the Ospital ng Maynila
Medical Center. She has been sharing to the department her time and expertise to instill core
procedural skills while emphasizing practical and efficient techniques.
Besides seeing a good mentor demonstrating the actual procedure, one has to know the basics
in order to understand the ways and means on how to be a competent dermatologic surgeon.
With that, the book entitled “Practical Basic Dermatologic Surgery” was formed by Dr. Ida
Tiongco, along with the OMMC Dermatology Batch 2021 and the Dermatologic Surgery
Committee.
The book was officially launched last January 24, 2023 at the Bagong Ospital ng Maynila
Auditorium, which was attended by a multitude of esteemed guests including colleagues from
the Philippine Dermatological Society, OMMC hospital administrators and special guests like Dr.
Antonio Ligot, and Mr. Randy David.
After years of social distancing, guests were able to reconnect and bond over shared stories,
sticky kakanin and other delicious Filipino merienda.
Starting from the moment the book was envisioned to be made to how each chapter was being
written, attendees of the event were entertained and informed with interesting speeches and
video presentations.
Dr. Ida Tiongco, along with the co-authors were awarded with certificates of appreciation for
their meritorious role in writing the book. As the event was coming to a close, book signing was
also done for guests who have purchased a copy of the book to commemorate this special day.
Being able to share the learnings and experience the department has obtained from a pillar of
dermatologic surgery, the OMMC Department of Dermatology is honored to have been part of
this momentous event.
From the must-know basics in dermatologic surgery, to the useful, practical and efficient
techniques, the department is proud to continue supporting Dra. Tiongco and all her endeavors
related to dermatologic surgery.
For our upcoming activities this year, the OMMC Department of Dermatology will be opening
once again, after 3 years, our annual Pig’s Feet Workshop headed by Dra. Ida Tiongco to the
different PDS institutions. This will be held on May 23, 2023 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the
Bagong Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, Auditorium. For those interested in participating, you
may contact Dr. Amora at 09774026807 or message our official Facebook (OMMC Dermatology)
to register.
For those who are still interested in purchasing our book Practical Basic Dermatologic Surgery,
copies are still available. You may contact Dr. Amora at 09774026807 for orders or you may get
a copy during our upcoming Pig’s Feet Workshop.
The DSP-PDS welcomed the Chinese New Year this year by holding its annual General Assembly and Oath-taking Ceremonies at the Peng Lai Chinese Restaurant in Quezon City. The event was hosted by the Head of the Socials Committee, Dr. Maria Franchesca Q. Calayag. After saying grace and thanking the Lord for His abundant blessings, the program began with the welcome remarks followed by the Accomplishment Report of the outgoing DSP-PDS president, Dr. Arnelfa C. Paliza. Two new members, Dr. Ivan Arni C. Preclaro and Dr. Franchesca Marie Ilagan, had their oath-taking as Diplomates led by Dr. Georgina C. Pastorfide. The other inductees who took their oaths last December 2022 and who were not present during this General Assembly were Dr. Deo Adiel Wong, MD; Maria Len C. Balmores, MD; and Catherine G. Teodosio, MD. The newly elected board of trustees for 2023-2024 likewise took their oaths. The program ended with the newly appointed president, Dr. Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, giving an inspiring message. The event was attended by 30 members (15 physical and 15 online).
Master of ceremonies Maria Franchesca Q. Calayag, MD, FPDS
Opening remarks and Accomplishment report by the outgoing DSP-PDS President, Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD, FPDS
Induction of the additional Diplomates 2022
(Left-Right) Ivan Arni C. Preclaro, MD, DPDS, Franchesca Marie Ilagan, MD, DPS, Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD (Chair, DSP-PDS Board of Examiners 2021-2022)
Induction of Board of Trustees 2023-2024
(Left-Right) Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FPDS (Membership Committee Head), Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD, FPDS (outgoing president), Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, FPDS (president), Daisy K. Ismael, MD, FPDS (vice-president), Johannes F. Dayrit, MD, FPDS (secretary), Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD, FPDS (PRO), Dr. Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD, FPDS (Chair, Board of Examiners 2022-2023)
The DSP-PDS Thanksgiving & Christmas Party and Oath taking Ceremonies 2022
The DSP-PDS Thanksgiving & Christmas Party and Oath taking Ceremonies was held last November 30, 2022 at Cafe Juanita, Pasig, Metro Manila. The event was hosted by Dr. Maria Franchesca S. Quinio. There were 4 inducted Fellows and 5 diplomates to the Society.
The DSP-PDS Board Examination 2022
The DSP-PDS Board Examination held last November 27, 2022 at the Philippine Dermatological Society Office in Diliman Quezon City. The exam consisted of 3 parts: written, practical, and kodachrome. There were 5 successful examinees: Deo Adiel Wong, MD; Maria Len C. Balmores, MD; Franchesca Marie Ilagan, MD; Catherine G. Teodosio, MD; and Ivan Arni C. Preclaro, MD The exam was chaired by Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD; members of the board of examiners included Dr. Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD and Daisy K. Ismael, MD.
