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| Date | 7 September 2025 (Sunday) | ||
| Time / Venue | Room S425 | Room S428 | |
| 08:00 | Registration | ||
| 08:10 - 08:55 | Breakfast Session A: Interactive Case Presentation Chairperson: Dr. Agnes Chan (Hong Kong, China) The Treatment of Acne Scar: Fractional Laser or Radiofrequency with Needling Dr. Flora Xiang (Shanghai, China) Acne Pathogenesis & The Changing Treatment Strategy Professor Qiang Ju (Shanghai, China) |
Breakfast Session B: Challenging Cases Discussion Chairperson: Dr. Francis Ip (Hong Kong, China) Professor Chun-bing Chen (Chinese Taipei) Professor Chrang-shi Lin (Chinese Taipei) |
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| 09:00 - 09:45 | Plenary Lecture 3 Chairperson: Dr. Shun-chin Ng (Hong Kong, China) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology-Powered High Value Care: A Stanford Experience Dr. Justin Ko Chief of Medical Dermatology, Stanford Health Care, The Stanford University School of Medicine (USA) |
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| 09:45 - 11:00 | Symposium 5A: IL-13 for Atopic Dermatitis Management Chairpersons: Dr. Sze-kee Leung (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Shun-chin Ng (Hong Kong, China) Role of IL13 and Itch in Patient with Moderate-to-Sever Atopic Dermatitis Dr. Yozo Ishiuji (Japan) The Impact of Advanced Therapy on Atopic Dermatitis: Enhancing Patient Experience in Treatment Strategies Dr. Leon Kircik (USA) |
Symposium 5B: Updates on Skin Tightening Technology Chairpersons: Dr. William Fung (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Alexandra Zhang (USA) Ultrasound Therapy for Skin Tightening Professor Henry Chan (Hong Kong, China) Capturing Innovative Skin Tightening Technology on Asian Patients Dr. Peter Peng (Chinese Taipei) |
Symposium 5C: Modern Approaches to Urticaria and Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Chairpersons: Dr. Adrian Cheng (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Cham-fai Lai (Hong Kong, China) Approach to Urticaria via the "Essentials of the Hong Kong-Macau Severe Hives & Angioedema Referral Pathway (SHARP) Dr. Philip Li (Hong Kong, China) Managing Atopic Dermatitis with Antioxidant Treatment Emollients Where Steroid Phobia is Prevalent Dr. Tze-yuen Lee (Hong Kong, China) |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Coffee Break / Annual General Meeting of The Hong Kong Society of Dermatology and Venereology | ||
| 11:30 - 12:45 | Symposium 6A: Atopic Dermatitis Chairpersons: Dr. Po-tak Chan (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Ronald Leung (Hong Kong, China) Time to LEVEL-UP: Leveraging New Data for Enhanced Atopic Dermatitis Outcomes Dr. Mark Kirchhof (Canada) |
Symposium 6B: Hair Disorders Chairpersons: Dr. Mimi Chang (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Christina Cheung (Hong Kong, China) Non-invasive Assessment of Alopecia Dr. Mimi Chang (Hong Kong, China) Huashan Experience of JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata Professor Wen-yu Wu (Shanghai, China) Skin Organoids and Hair Regeneration Professor Mingxing Lei (Chongqing, China) |
Symposium 6C: Enhancing Patient Outcomes and Quality of Life with Advanced Microbiome Science Chairpersons: Dr. Laura Lau (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Tin-sik Cheng (Hong Kong, China) Understanding the Microbiome's Influence on Skin Repair: Practical Strategies for Atopic Skin, Sensitive Skin and Oncology Patients Dr. Yi-hsien Shih (Chinese Taipei) What's New in Acne: From New Findings on Microbiome to Latest Clinical Study Results Dr. Kwun-cheung Hau (Hong Kong, China) |
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| 12:45 - 14:15 | Lunch Symposium 2: Evolving Standards of Energy-based Devices in Aesthetic Dermatology (Sponsored by Solta Medical) Chairperson: Dr. Tinny Ho (Hong Kong, China) The Foundational Reference in Energy-Based Treatments: Elevating Aesthetic Outcomes with Monopolar Radiofrequency Dr. Peter Peng (Chinese Taipei) Precise Antiaging Treatment Approach: Evaluating Individual Efficacy through Skin Microbiome Analysis before and after Thermage FLX Dr. Won-woo Choi (South Korea) Advancing Dermatology: Optimizing Dual-wavelength Fractional Lasers and Monopolar Radiofrequency for Skin Rejuvenation in Asian Patients – Efficacy, Safety, and Future Directions Professor Henry Chan (Hong Kong, China) |
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| 14:15 - 15:00 | Plenary Lecture 4 Chairperson: Dr. Francis Ip (Hong Kong, China) Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation – Much More than Meets the Eye Professor Harvey Lui Professor, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada) |
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| 15:00 - 16:15 | Symposium 7A: Defining the Potential for Disease Modification in Atopic Dermatitis: Can Early Intervention Reshape the Disease Course? Chairpersons: Dr. Kuen-kong Lo (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Lisa Zhang (Shenzhen, China) Mechanism of Long-Term Control and Disease Modification in Atopic Dermatitis Professor Wen-hung Chung (Chinese Taipei) |
Symposium 7B: Skin Cancer Chairpersons: Dr. Henry Ho (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Chester Lai (Hong Kong, China) Chemoprevention of Skin Cancers – What is the Evidence Dr. Martin Chio (Singapore) Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Singapore Dr. Melissa Tan (Singapore) New Insights in Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma: Molecular Subtyping and Beyond Professor Yang Wang (Beijing, China) |
Symposium 7C: Cosmetic Dermatology Chairperson: Dr. Mandy Chan (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Laura Lau (Hong Kong, China) Practical Strategies for Managing Common Facial Pigmentary Disorders in Asians Professor Woraphong Manuskiatti (Thailand) Chin and Jawline Rejuvenation and Beautification with Injectables Dr. Peter Peng (Chinese Taipei) Future Advances in Laser and Energy-based Device Dr. Dieter Manstein (USA) |
| 16:15 - 16:45 | Coffee Break | ||
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| 16:45 - 17:30 | Plenary Lecture 5 Chairperson: Dr. Chester Lai (Hong Kong, China) Drugs, Discoveries and Dermatology Dr. Zenas Yiu Clinical Senior Lecturer in Dermatology and Pharmacoepidemiology, Centre for Dermatology Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester (United Kingdom) |
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| 17:30 - 18:45 | Symposium 8A: Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symposium Chairpersons: Dr. Hok-fai Cheng (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Chi-keung Yeung (Hong Kong, China) Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Treatment: Exploring New Therapeutic Strategies Dr. John Frew (Australia) |
Symposium 8B: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Chairpersons: Dr. Kuen-kong Lo (Hong Kong, China) Dr. Melissa Tan (Singapore) Exploring the Challenges in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Care TBC The Landscape of the Novel Therapies in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Management Professor Wen-hung Chung (Chinese Taipei) |
Symposium 8C: Exploring Breakthroughs: Innovations and Advancements in Energy-Based Devices Chairpersons: Professor Henry Chan (Hong Kong, China) Professor Flora Xiang (Shanghai, China) Innovative Vascular Resurfacing: Novel Approaches in Managing Facial Erythema, Dark Circles and Sensitive Skin Dr. Carl Cheng (Chinese Taipei) Total Photoaging Management with PicoSure Pro 755nm Focus Array with Adjustable Fluence Professor Zhen Zhang (Shanghai, China) Latest Dual-frequency Monopolar Radiofrequency for Non-invasive Skin Tightening (XERF) Professor Henry Chan (Hong Kong, China) |
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| 18:45 - 18:50 | Closing Remarks Professor Henry Chan Chairman, Local Organizing Committee of GCDS 2025 |
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