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3 1 Welcome Message - Organising Committee DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 INDIA, first International DERMACON being hosted by the vibrant team of Dermatologists of IADVL Karnataka. It is the 47 th National Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists and the first ever DERMACON with an international outreach - an Indian mission with a global vision and will be held from 17 th to 20 th January, The congress is a true celebration, an academic event of the best minds in the field, a social celebration with beloved colleagues, seniors, mentors and eager freshers, a gastronomic celebration of the tastes and flavours of India, a cultural celebration of the best that Karnataka and India has to offer. With this landmark event, DERMACON will go international with participation by delegates, faculties & sister societies from around the world. The venue of the conference, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa is located close to the International airport, away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan city. It has been chosen carefully and has all facilities to cater to a conference of this magnitude. Team Derma Bengaluru & IADVL Karnataka are ready and eager to host and warmly welcome each of you to our country India and experience its legendary hospitality. Our strength is the unity of our team which has been demonstrated during organization of several conferences, including the recently concluded World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology. The team is a unique blend of experience and youth and hence will ensure that DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 INDIA, will be a skintillating experience, like the previous two DERMACONS - Derma vision Beyond 2000 & DERMACON 2009 held in Bengaluru. We welcome you to join us to teach, learn, enjoy and celebrate. Team IADVL Karnataka & Bengaluru Dr. S. Sacchidanand Organising Chairperson Dr. R. Raghunatha Reddy Organising Secretary DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA

4 2 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Message President IADVL Message President Elect IADVL Few words about the genesis of DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Though IADVL is now a large body with immense strength and capability, past experience has exemplified that it is difficult to bring formal international conferences to India because of the complicated bidding process that is tedious and not suitable to us. This prompted me to think that we at IADVL must now build an international brand -DERMACON INTERNATIONAL. The initiation could be by planning to hold every fifth DERMACON on an international scale. I am profusely grateful to my fellow EC members, all IADVL ITES and team Bengaluru for enthusiastically agreeing to this suggestion. It is extremely fulfilling to see my dream come to its fruition. The Journey so far... Team Bengaluru, under the leadership of Dr. S. Sacchidanand and Dr. R. Raghunatha Reddy is highly capable to design, plan and execute this mammoth and pioneering event. In fact, many of our members from Bengaluru are well connected with International fraternity and some of them are serving as office bearers in such societies. It is anticipated that such networking will go a long way in planning a scientific program of high calibre and in attracting global experts as well as delegates. The venue selected for the conference is having the state of art infrastructure with excellent ambience and scenic surroundings. I am confident that Team Bengaluru will not leave any stone unturned to make it a benchmark, memorable event. I convey my best wishes to the organizers for stupendous success of this event. I am sure you will contribute to its success by actively participating in large numbers. We are extremely pleased to announce the Annual National Conference of IADVL to be held at Bengaluru will be DERMACON INTERNATIONAL , INDIA. We will host this as an International conference with a typical flavour of Indian hospitality. Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists is one among the largest Dermatology professional body in the world. With more than 10,000 members who represent dermatology in this part of the world, we are the most vibrant association. Our members have contributed immensely to the Dermatology world literature and our clinical materials and innovative management of dermatological problems has attracted global attention. In view of these developments we are hosting this Dermatology academic feast and invite members of Dermatology societies from various parts of the world. This will immensely help in sharing knowledge among the Dermatologists across the globe. DERMACON INTERNATIONAL , INDIA will be held in Silicon city of India Bengaluru (Bangalore). Hereby we request all Dermatologists of the world to attend this unique event and experience Indian Hospitality. It's my proud privilege as the President of IADVL (2018), to invite you to this landmark event of our beloved Association IADVL. Eagerly waiting to welcome you all at "Namma Bengaluru" Dr. Ramesh Bhat M President Elect 2017, IADVL(National) Dr. Yogesh S Marfatia Professor (Skin-VD) Medical College, Vadodara,Gujarat

5 Message - Immediate Past President IADVL It gives me immense pleasure that IADVL- KN branch is going to have IADVL s first academic and organizational extravaganza, DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 at Bengaluru. I am sure that the first information of such an event will be a comprehensive brochure. I wish the organizing and scientific team a great success. Dr. Devesh Mishra Immediate. Past President-IADVL Kudos to IADVL-KN. Message - Honorary Secretary General IADVL It is a matter of great pleasure that the 47 th National Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL) DERMACON INTERNATIONAL is going to be held at Bengaluru, Karnataka in January, Dr. Shyamanta Barua Hon. Secretary General IADVL Team Bengaluru has, over the years, hosted several well organized and wonderfully successful DERMACONs and other national and international conferences. I am sure this forthcoming one will be no different. In fact, considering that this will be the first DERMACON with an international touch, it is befitting that Bengaluru will have the privilege of hosting the same. The Organizing team, under the leadership of Dr. S. Sacchidanandand, Dr. R. Raghunatha Reddy has made elaborate plans to make DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 a memorable and enriching event. The Scientific Committee, under the Chairpersonship of Dr. Prabhakar M. Sangolli and Dr. B. S. Chandrashekar, can be trusted to prepare a comprehensive scientific program with topics of relevance to clinical practice that should provide for informative and interactive deliberations. On behalf of the IADVL National Executive, I wish the very best to all members of IADVL and hope that the efforts of Team DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 are crowned with overwhelming success. Long live IADVL! Message - Treasurer IADVL I am glad to be associated with the initial preparation of the DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA and I am sure, under the aegis of Karnataka branch of IADVL, this conference will be a roaring success maintaining the enviable track record of the branch. Dr. Rajib Kumar Gogoi Hon. Treasurer, IADVL I appeal to all of our members to join hands in making of history with this first DERMACON INTERNATIONAL and the first conference with a completely new internal financial arrangement and showcase the mighty Indian prowess in Dermatology. Long live IADVL!

6 4 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Executive Committee - IADVL President Dr. Yogesh Marfatia President Elect Dr. Ramesh Bhat M. Vice Presidents Dr. Vijay P. Zawar, Dr. Jayadev Betkerur Immediate Past President Dr. Devesh Mishra Honorary Secretary General Dr. Shyamanta Barua Joint Secretaries Dr. Akshay R. Jain, Dr. Tarun Mittal Honorary Treasurer Dr. Rajib K. Gogoi Executive Committee IADVL - Karnataka President Dr. B. S. Chandrashekar President Elect Dr. Sathish Pai B. Immediate Past President Dr. Arun C. Inamadar Vice Presidents Dr. Umashankar Nagaraju, Dr. Shashikumar B. M. Honorary Secretary General Dr. Manjunatha R Honorary Treasurer Dr. Savitha A. S. Joint Secretaries Dr. Manjunath Hulmani Dr. Jayanth D. P. Executive Committee - Bangalore Dermatology Society President Dr. R. Raghunatha Reddy Vice Presidents Dr. Umashankar Nagaraju Dr. Nandini A. S. Honorary Secretary General Dr. Jagadish P. Treasurer Dr. Savitha A. S. Joint Secretaries Dr. Eswari L. Dr. Urmila Nischal

7 Organising Committee Members of DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Dr. S. Sacchidanand Organising Chairperson Dr. R. Raghunatha Reddy Organising Secretary Dr. Savitha A. S. Treasurer Dr. Venkataram Mysore International Liaison Chairperson Dr. D. A. Satish Organising Co-Chair Patrons Organising Vice Chairpersons Dr. Ganesh S. Pai Dr. S.D.N. Guptha Dr. Arun C Inamadar Dr. D. S. Krupashankar Dr. Srinivas Murthy K. Dr. H. V. Nataraja Joint Organising Secretaries Dr. Umashankar N. Dr. Shashi kumar B. M. Dr. Jagadish P. Gowda Dr. Nischal K. C. Scientific Chairpersons Dr. Prabhakar M. Sangolli Dr. B. S. Chandrashekar

8 6 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Workshop Chairpersons CME Chairpersons Dr. S. C. Rajendran Dr. T. S. Vidya Dr. Anil Abraham Dr. Manjunath M. Shenoy Scientific Secretaries Dr. Ragunatha Shivanna Dr. Madura C. Dr. Savitha A. S. Scientific Co-ordinators Dr. Nagesh T. S. Dr. Shilpa K. Dr. Eswari L. Dr. Urmila Nischal Dr. Nandini A. S. Dr. Rasya Dixit Dr. Chaithra Shenoy Dr. Lakshmi D. V. Dr. Vani Yepuri Dr. Priyadarshani Gaddagimath Dr. Namitha Chathra Dr. Sujala S. Aradhya

9 7 Scientific Session Co-ordinators Dr. Samipa Mukherjee Dr. Rajdeep M. Dr. Harini T. Dr. Aishwarya R. Dr. Sanjana A. S. Dr. Sanjana Shivashankar Workshop Co-ordinators Dr. Veena Abraham Dr. Vani Yepuri Dr. Sukesh M.S. Scientific Advisory Committee Dr. Shruta Kirti Shenoy Dr. T. K. Sumathy Dr. Hanumanthappa H. Dr. Raghavendra Thopakhane Dr. Narendra M. Kamath Advisory Committee Dr. Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) A. K. Jaiswal Dr. N. R. Nagabhushana Dr. Elizabeth Jayasheelan Dr. Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) A. K. Patra Dr. Harish Prasad B. R. Dr. Namitha P. Dr. Divya Gorur Dr. Satish B Pai Dr. Sujatha Harshad Dr. B. L. Nanjunda Swamy Dr. Shyam Prasad A. L. Dr. Mary Augustine Dr. Vivekananda Dr. Lakshman Rao M. Dr. Dr. Jayadev Betkerur Dr. Hanumanthayya K. Dr. Leena Ravindra Dr. Swetha S. Dr. Deepak H. S. Dr. Pavan Raj Dr. Anagha R Babu Dr. Pavan Kumar Dr. H. M. Omprakash Dr. Ravikumar B. C. Dr. Mukta Sachdev Dr. M. K. Shetty Dr. Rajendra Okade Dr. Ravi Hiremagalur Dr. Manjunath T. S. Dr. Ramachandra D. L. Dr. Ravi M Rathod Reception Committee Chairpersons Dr. Sharath Kumar B. C. Dr. Leelavathy B. Dr. Madan Mohan N. T. Members Dr. Ramesh M. Dr. Sunil Prabhu Dr. Nandini A. S. Dr. Praveen Kumar Dr. Balachandra Ankad Dr. Harikishan Kumar Y. Cultural & Creative Committee Chairpersons Dr. K Srinivasa Muthy Dr. Vidya T. S. Members Dr. Anil Abraham Dr. Nirmala Markandeya Dr. Govind S Mittal Dr. Urmila Nischal Dr. Sukesh M. S. Dr. Rasya Dixit Dr. Aishwarya R. Dr. Namitha Chathra Dr. Aruna Prasad Dr. Soumya Exhibition Committee Chairpersons Dr. A. C. Ramesh Dr. Hanumanthaiah H. C. Members Dr. Shivakumar Patil Dr. Dinesh Devaraj Dr. Manjunath Hulmani Dr. Guruprasad M Dr. Vijay B. Kote Registration Committee Chairpersons Dr. Shashikumar B. M. Dr. Manjunath R. Members Dr. Ramesh Babu Dr. Mahesh Dr. Belliyappa P. Dr. Manoj Parekh Dr. Narayana Swamy Dr. Pawan Kumar Dr. Nandini A. S. Dr. Praveen Kumar

10 8 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Food Committee Chairpersons Dr. Anand Kumar B. H. Dr. Yogesh H. R. Dr. Raghavendra B. N. Members Dr. Harish M. R. Dr. Mahesh C. Dr. Sanjaya G. R. Dr. Y. M Shivakumar Dr. Aneesh S. Dr. Mahesh Kumar M. Dr. Jayadev Yadav Dr. Srinivasa Murthy Dr. Sheela Nanda Dr. Vani Transport Committee Chairpersons Dr. M. G. Gopal Dr. Upadhyaya Members Dr. Manjunath Dr. Srinivas M. Dr. Rajesh Dr. Balaraj D. N. Dr. Suresh Kumar K. Accommodation Committee Chairpersons Dr. H. V. Nataraja Dr. T. S. Nagaraju Members Dr. Rajashekar T. S. Dr. Praveen Rodrigues Dr. Syed Salahuddin Dr. Ravindra Babu Website & Social Media Committee Chairpersons Dr. Shashikumar B. M. Dr. Rasya Dixit Dr. Umashankar Nagaraju Members Dr. Manjunath R. Dr. Rajdeep M. Dr. Jayanth D. P. Dr. Sujala S. Aradhya Dr. Aishwarya Radhakrishna Venue Committee Chairpersons Dr. Jagadish P. Dr. Mahesh Kumar L. Members Dr. Arun Kumar Shetty Dr. Rajashekar M. L. Dr. Pavan Raj Dr. Sudheendra Udbalker Dr. Sohandas Shetty Dr. Prafulla G. K. Dr. Renuka Shetty Audiovisual Committee Chairpersons Dr. Ramesh M. Dr. Chandrakanth M. Moradabad Members Dr. Chethan C. Dr. Roy Belliyappa Dr. Ishwar Bhat Dr. Revathi T. N. Dr. Asha G. S. Dr. Harini Dr. Radhika Koujalagi Dr. Neelima Sharma Dr. Girish M. S. Media Publicity & Public Relations Chairpersons Dr. D. A. Satish Dr. Krupashankar D. S. Dr. K. H. S. Rao Members Dr. Anil Abraham Dr. Vijay Kote Dr. Samipa Mukherjee Dr. Harikishan Kumar Dr. Sukesh M. S. Dr. Rasya Dixit Dr. Sharavana Dr. Aishwarya R. Dr. Manjunath R.

11 9 Key Highlights of the Conference DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA, the first ever INTERNATIONAL DERMACON is planned as a premier all-encompassing event in Dermatology and allied specialties. The event promises to be the largest event held in the field of Dermatology in India so far. The 47 th Annual conference of IADVL, with an international outreach program and with a theme of Indian mission with global vision will bring together 9000 international & national delegates. Around 00 national & more than 60 international faculty and experts. Around 10 worldwide industry participations from reputed pharmaceutical companies, lasers & dermatological technologies. Well-structured plenary, orations, symposia, guest lectures, debates, national quiz, award papers, free s and posters, apart from other official programs. Well planned courses & workshops on dermatosurgery, aesthetic dermatology, lasers and other procedural dermatology. As part of INTERNATIONAL DERMACON One full day CME on Cutting edge international symposia in parallel halls. Shark tank session - Unique interaction between innovator and industry. Exclusive international Sister Society Sessions from dermatological societies across the world. Rising star paper presentation DERMACON INTERNATIONAL quiz competition. Global dermatology essay competition. DERMACON INTERNATIONAL scholarships to young dermatologists. Global leadership session. Case of DERMACON and poster of DERMACON best of them will be selected each day and will be displayed. The organising committee as a goodwill gesture offers complimentary registration for workshop on Basic Life Support. Other Highlights: Best venue, with 70 acres of sprawling resort with great ambience and greenery. Photo id cards for all delegates. Exclusive co delegate area with all facilities of a -star resort and a movie theatre. Three dinners with cultural activities and celebrity performance with different themes (state, national and international). Carnival area with a walk through displying history of dermatology and general trade. Culinary feast to cater to all taste buds.

12 10 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Overview and Objectives Scientific Highlights Theme of CME - Cutting Edge International Symposia The subject of dermatology has developed leaps and bounds in recent times concerning use of cutting edge technology in the diagnosis, need of interdisciplinary collaboration in the management, rise of challenging scenarios involving common dermatoses, and emergence of new subspecialties and therapeutic modalities. It is indeed a great responsibility on scientific committee to identify relevant and significant topics, and provide a comprehensive scientific programme to all the delegates. In this regard, the scientific committee in consultation with senior and experienced members of IADVL-KN has designed the scientific programme of DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA comprising of pre-conference, CME and Conference programe with the following objectives. 1. Consolidating our knowledge and skills in managing common dermatoses basic dermatosurgical and aesthetic procedures. 2. Understanding our role in managing systemic diseases and upcoming subspecialties.. Awareness of emerging concepts or developments in the diagnosis and management of dermatoses. Cutting Edge International Symposium To commemorate DERMACON INTERNATIONAL, the pre-conference CME has been planned as Cutting Edge International Symposia. It will be held in three parallel halls. The following symposia are identified to update ourselves about recent advances and trends in the diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions. 1. Symposium 1: Splitting hair: Cutting edge technology in trichology 2. Symposium 2: Linking hands: Liaising with other specialties. Symposium : Looking forward: Future of dermatotherapeutics The salient features of sessions of Preconference CME are Contemporary and futuristic topics. Consensus and controversies in therapy. Interdisciplinary approach. Technologies of present and future. Most of the session will be followed by panel discussions. Quiz & brain teaser sessions at the end of morning and evening session respectively in all halls, with attractive prizes to the winners , Thursday Timings Hall 1-Kaveri Splitting hair: Cutting edge technology in trichology Hall 2-Arkavathi Linking hands: Liaising with other specialties Hall -Hemavathi Looking forward: Future Dermatotherapeutics 9.0 to 10.0 am Trichology fundamentals Endocrino-dermatology Challenges in dermatotherapeutics 10.0 to 11.0 am Trichoscopy simplified Onco-dermatology Difficult to treat dermatoses 11.0 to 12.0 pm Non-cicatricial alopecia: Evaluation and therapy Rheumato-dermatology Emerging therapies & guidelines Brain Teasers 12.4 to 1.4 pm LUNCH BREAK 1.4 to 2.4 pm AGA: Evidence based therapies Imaging in dermatology Immunosuppressive therapies 2.4 to.4 pm Tricho potpourri Organ dysfunctions and skin Future therapies.4 to 4.4 pm Technologies in trichology: present & future Technologies: present & future Technologies in clinical & investigative dermatology: present & future Brain Teasers Symposium Panel Discussion View Point For further details on CME programme please contact Dr. Anil Abraham # Dr. Manjunath M Shenoy # Dr Lakshmi DV # The Absolute Journey # scientific@dermaconinternational2019.com

13 11 Contents of sessions Conference Programe The conference sessions are mainly focused on clinical dermatology and medical dermatology. However, sessions on relevant topics in sexually transmitted infections, Hansen s disease, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, investigative dermatology, community dermatology, dermatosurgery, aesthetic dermatology and practice management are also incorporated in the programme. The major part of the conference programme is dedicated to showcase the research work of delegates in the form of award papers, free papers and E-posters. The unique cases with complete work-up and/or innovative therapy will be selected to present as cases of DERMACON. Format of sessions The sessions are conducted, depending on the nature of subjects, in different formats. The panel discussions including two or three short lectures by experts are given more importance to facilitate active participation of delegates. In symposium, a series of to 4 lectures on review of literature and updates are included to facilitate detail understanding of subject. The emerging concepts or subspecialties are discussed in view point format similar to symposium. The controversies are clarified through debate and the current best evidences are analysed by experts to recommend guidelines. Discussion of clinical problems, approach to diagnosis and management, review of literature, updates, recommendations and/or controversies form contents of topics in each session for better understanding. Faculty The faculty of national and international repute will be invited to share their, viewpoints on emerging concepts; knowledge in various aspects of a disease; opinion on controversies; expertise in recommending guidelines; and experience in solving challenging scenarios , Friday Timings 8.0 to 9.0 am 9.0 to am to 10.0 am Hall 1-Kaveri PL: Oration-1 PL: Key note lecture Hall 2-Arkavathi Hall -Hemavathi Hall 4-Nethravathi Hall -Sharavathi Hall 6-Tungabhadra Hall 7-Kali E-Poster 10.0 to 11.0 am 11.0 to 12.0 pm 12.0 to 1.00 pm 1.00 to 2.00 pm 2.00 to.00 pm.00 to 4.0 pm International leadership session PD- Treatable Genodermatoses CD- Photodermatology CD- Recurrent Recalcitrant dermatoses PL: Award Paper-1 SIG Session CD: Integuments: Hair, Nail and Mucosa SIG Session ITATSA Session MD- Vasculitis and Collagen Vascular disorders MD- Endocrine and metabolic disorders Cases of DERMACON ID- Basic reactive patterns PD- What s New LUNCH BREAK CD-Contact dermatitis and other eczematous disorders International Sister Society Meetings and Industry Symposia International Sister Society Meetings and Industry Symposia IADVL Hall IADVL Hall E-Poster E-Poster E-Poster E-Poster 4.0 to.0 pm.0 to 6.00 pm CD: Superficial fungal infections (ITART) CD- Integrated Medicine ID: Dermoscopy- Science and Significance MD- Psychodermatology CD Workshop International Sister Society Meetings and Industry Symposia IADVL Hall E-Poster E-Poster

14 12 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA , Saturday Timings 8.0 to 9.0 AM 9.0 to 10.0 am 10.0 to am to pm to pm 1.00 to 2.00 pm 2.00 to.00 pm.00 to 4.00 pm 4.00 to.00 pm.00 to 6.00 pm Hall 1-Kaveri PL:IADVL Quiz PL:Oration-2 CD- Dermatological drug therapy PL:IADVL Day CD- Vesiculobullous Disorders CD- Papulosquamous Disorders CD- Pigmentary Dermatoses STI: HIV- Fight against suppression Hall 2-Arkavathi SIG Session SIG Session CD- Cutaneous tumors and infiltration CMD- Reach the Unreached Communication Hall -Hemavathi ID- Advanced diagnostics MD- Dermatologic therapy in Organ failure and pregnancy ED- Diagnosis and management PM-Marketing and medico-legal issues Communication Hall 4-Nethravathi Cases of DERMACON DS and AD LUNCH BREAK AD-Botox and Fillers DS and AD-Pearls and tips: Managing difficult situations Workshop Hall -Sharavathi International Sister Society Meetings and Industry Symposia Hall 6-Tungabhadra IADVL Hall Hall 7-Kali E-Poster E-Poster E-Poster E-Poster E-Poster , Sunday Timings Hall 1-Kaveri Hall 2-Arkavathi Hall -Hemavathi Hall 4-Nethravathi Hall -Sharavathi Hall 6-Tungabhadra Hall 7-Kali 8.0 to 9.0 am E- Poster 9.0 to am PL:Oration to 11.0 am PL: Award Paper to 12.0 pm 12.0 to 1.0 pm CD-Future Therapeutics and innovations CD- Acne and related disorders STI and HD- Current challenges CD- Genital Dermatoses CD- Infectious diseases CD- Geriatric Dermatoses Cases of DERMACON DS and AD AD- Lasers International Sister Society Meetings and Industry Symposia IADVL Hall E- Poster E- Poster AD: Aesthetic Dermatology, CD: Clinical Dermatology, CMD: Community Dermatology, DS: Dermatosurgery, ED: Emergency Dermatology, HD: Hansen s disease, ID: Investigative Dermatology, MD: Medical Dermatology, PD: Pediatric Dermatology, PM: Practice Management, PL: plenary (Orations, Quiz, Key note lecture, IADVL day, and Award paper), STIs: Sexually transmitted infections, Plenary Symposium Panel Discussion Guidelines View Point Debate Communications For further details on Conference Programme please contact: Dr. Prabhakar Sangolli # Dr. B. S. Chandrashekar # Dr. Ragunath Shivanna # Dr. Savitha A. S. # The Absolute Journey # scientific@dermaconinternational2019.com

15 Workshops DERMACON Conference registration is a must to register for workshops. Each workshop is of 2 hours with video demonstration of procedures by eminent faculty who are authorities in their respective field. It will be followed by short interactive session. All are video workshops and there will not be any live demos or hands on. Workshops will be held parallel to the CME. Please note the date and time of workshops to avoid duplicate registration. Workshop - registration fees SLAB 1 18 th Jan to 0 th Apr 2018 SLAB 2 1 st May to 1 st Aug 2018 SLAB 1 st Sept to 1 th Dec 2018 SLAB 4 / SPOT REG 16 th Dec onwards $ 0 $60 $70 $80 Code Workshop names Date Time Day 1 Session 1 WS1 WS2 WS WS4 WS WS6 Day 1 Session 2 WS7 WS8 WS9 WS10 WS11 WS12 Day 1 Session WS1 WS14 WS1 WS16 WS17 WS18 Day 2 WS19 WS20 WS21 WS22 WS2 Day WS24 WS2 WS26 WS27 WS28 Injectables 1 - Basic Botulinium toxin Chemical peels Dermatosurgery of face Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy Instant office procedures Laser for hair removal Basic dermatosurgery Injectables 2 - Basic fillers Acne scar management Periorbital rejuvenation Lasers for pigmentation and tattoo Assorted diagnostic procedures Platelet rich plasma (PRP) Vitiligo surgery - Basics Body contouring Micropigmentation Facial rejuvenation Injectables - Advanced Botulinium Toxin Injectables 4 - Advanced-fillers Hair transplantation Thread lift Surgery on male genitalia Advanced Vitiligo surgery Procedural intervention in FPHL Organization of dermatology office Nail surgery Cryotherapy and sclerotherapy Advanced Dermatosurgery :0am -11:0am 9:0am -11:0am 9:0am -11:0am 9:0am -11:0am 9:0am -11:0am 9:0am -11:0am 12:00pm - 2:00pm 12:00pm - 2:00pm 12:00pm - 2:00pm 12:00pm - 2:00pm 12:00pm - 2:00pm 12:00pm - 2:00pm :00pm - :00pm :00pm - :00pm :00pm - :00pm :00pm - :00pm :00pm - :00pm :00pm - :00pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm 4:0pm - 6:0pm

16 14 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Learning Objectives of Workshops WS 1- Injectables 1- Basic Botulinium Toxin The WS addresses basic injection techniques and indications of Botulinium toxin. It stresses on structural and functional anatomic features that are key for safe injections. It guides the participants to learn the step-by-step administration of botulinum toxin injections on the upper face, including treatment of the forehead, glabella, brow and crow s feet. It defines correct injection points and dosage necessary for each area in male and female with tips to prevent complications, mesobotox among one of the highlights. WS 2 - Chemical Peels Chemical peel is the humblest of the procedure being done by Dermatologist. Often, we find the simplest of procedures are the most complex to conduct. Here the aim is to simplify the procedure of chemical peel and decode the newer peels available in the market. The delegates will understand different formulation suitable for various skin types, care to be taken in each areas and indications with proper step by step demonstration by masters. WS - Dermatosurgery of face The participants will learn common surgeries on face with special emphasis around eyes, ears, lips and nose. It includes demonstration of various techniques of ear lobe repair from experts. Learn right technique of nose and ear piercing, ear lobe keloid surgeries, excision of periocular xanthelesma, excision technique for facial scars, lip lesions like mucocoele and vitiligo. WS 4 - Dermascopy and Trichoscopy The participants will be able to learn and competently understand the dermatoscopic pattern of normal scalp, hair, skin and nail. They will learn dermascopic patterns of pathological conditions from experts. The experts would share their knowledge helping the delegates to deduce clinico-dermascopic correlation in the arena of various skin, scalp and nail diseases. WS - Instant Office Procedures Various instant interventions are commonly performed in dermatology OPD. The WS aims to learn these simplest procedures with experts to improvise our skills with newer modifications. It includes demonstration of top ten office based dermatologic procedures such as active acne surgeries, extraction of milia, molluscum and comedones, tackling benign lesions of face with RF, intralesional/intramatrix injections, intralesional bleomycin therapy, autologous inoculation for verruca, intralesional cryotherapy and intralesional RF etc. WS 6 - Laser for Hair removal Delegates will understand and learn the present treatment modalities, indications and new innovative techniques and technologies as well as technical protocols, settings for safe and effective LHR and also essential clinical tips to ensure the optimal hair reduction. WS 7 - Basic Dermatosurgery Basic excision skills & suturing techniques are demonstrated by experts for common indications such as mole surgeries, corn, lipoma and cysts excisions etc. To demonstrate various excision techniques like elliptical, crescentic and S excisions. Learn tips to select the appropriate suture materials, techniques for placing an effective dermal and epidermal suture. WS 8 - Injectables 2 - Basic Fillers Mid face augmentation is the most sought basic procedure. Delegates will learn how to identify different types of ageing related drooping of fat pads of face and corrections of each type and corrections in differences between male and female face. It includes of correction of nasolabial folds, cheek augmentation in young adults etc. WS emphasizes to understand the danger zones and correct injection techniques. WS 9 - Acne Scar Management The participants will achieve great understanding of comprehensive management of acne scars starting from appropriate case selection to execution of treatment. It includes demonstration of different techniques and approaches ranging from basic acne, scar surgeries to the use of lasers and energy-base devices. The highlights are acne scar surgeries (Subcision, bilevel subcision, punch techniques, dermal grafts), laser resurfacing, micro needling, MNRF (micro needling RF), fillers and PRP

17 1 WS 10 - Periorbital Rejuvenation To understand the complexity, types and grading of POM. To assess and strategizes the treatment modalities for common complaints in periorbital area like dark circles, crow s feet, eyelid bags, dry skin, thin skin, and complaints like just looking tired. It includes demonstration of peels, lasers, Botulinum toxins, fillers etc. WS 11 - Lasers for Pigmentation and Tattoo The participants will achieve great understanding of the principles behind lasers and light devices in tackling pigmentation. The topics covered are use of Q-Switched lasers, fractional lasers, vascular lasers, IPL and combination lasers for hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Nevi, freckles, PIH and Toning). The WS aims at tackling multi-coloured tattoos with right selection of wavelength and demonstration of R0, R20 and combination techniques for faster results. Picosecond laser for pigmentation is the highlight of workshop. WS 12 - Assorted Diagnostic Procedures The delegates will get an opportunity to update their knowledge on various diagnostic procedures. It includes various biopsy techniques, patch test, bed side microscopy, light microscopy for hair, clinical bed side tests, prick tests and relevance of ASST etc. WS 1 - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) The delegates will learn the procedural technique of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) preparation and delivering techniques. They will be demonstrated different methods, different PRP components like Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM), conventional vs. commercial kit PRP preparation etc. Demonstration of injection techniques for hair loss, acne scars and vampire lift etc. WS 14 - Vitiligo Surgery- Basics The participants will be understanding selection criteria, stability issues and various grafting techniques with emphasis on basic vitiligo surgeries like MPG, FUE technique, split thickness and suction blister grafting. It includes video demonstrations of above techniques with modifications, limitations and possible side effects thus helping to choose the right surgery for the right site. WS 1 - Body contouring The participants will be sensitized on non-invasive body contouring techniques. It includes HIFU, contact and noncontact radiofrequency, laser lipolysis, cryolipolysis and injection lipolysis. WS 16 - Micropigmentation Micropigmentation is the most evolving technique of camouflage. The participants will learn tools and pigments used in micropigmentation. The highlights are demonstration of technique of scalp micropigmentation, micropigmentation for vitiligo, microblading (eyebrow) and permanent eyeliner. WS 17 - Facial rejuvenation The delegate should be able to learn and understand selection of cases, appropriate treatment modalities like Laser, PRP, mesobotox, RF and HIFU for specific indications. WS 18 - Injectables - Advanced Botulinium Toxin The delegate will learn how to identify the indications for mid face and lower face Botulinium toxin and selecting an ideal patient for each indication. Highlights are demonstration of injection techniques, appropriate dosage for mid and lower face indications such as bunny lines, gummy smile, masseter hypertrophy, Marionette line, lower eyelid, upper and lower lip, chin, Nefertiti lift and platysmal bands with tips and tricks from experts. WS 19 - Injectables 4 Advanced filler It is a detailed workshop on fillers that includes temple augmentation, tear trough filling, lip augmentation, chin augmentation with procedural demonstrations. Learn about danger zones and correct injection techniques and relevant procedure to be used in each area. The new concepts in injection techniques like point lifts to multi-plane sandwich injection techniques are some of the highlights.

18 16 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA WS 20 - Hair Transplantation The participants will learn to identify candidates for hair transplantation, indications, complications, Do s and Don ts of surgery. It includes a comprehensive video demonstration of strip harvest, follicular unit extraction, designing hairlines and implantation techniques. WS 21- Thread lift The delegates will have critical learning of this controversial yet popular aesthetic procedure. It lists the various types of threads with advantages and disadvantages. Highlights are demonstration of barbed threads, cogged threads and cone threads by experts for various indications. WS 22 - Surgery on Male genitalia The participants will understand relevant anatomy, excision biopsy for lesions of external genitalia demonstration of circumcision and various techniques, frenuloplasty, reduction of phymosis and removal of scrotal cysts. WS 2 - Advanced Vitiligo Surgery This session is directed towards sharing knowledge from experts in the field on various techniques. Highlights are, epidermal cell suspension, follicular cell suspension and excision of lip vitiligo. WS 24 - Procedural Intervention in FPHL Participants will understand various procedural interventions in FPHL. It enables one to understand when,where and how to select the procedures for optimal outcome, including demonstration of PRP, FUE, SMP and role of LLLT. WS 2 - Organization of Dermatology office The participants will know the logistics of setting up of dermatology office / clinic. To understand and implement dynamics of clinic location, demography of patient population and intricacies of clinical practice. They will acquire in depth knowledge of in house management with respect to staff, software, patient support and ancillary services. To inculcate and execute revenue generation and financial management. WS 26 - Nail Surgery The participants will recite the anatomy of the nail and indications of nail surgeries. They will learn different nail biopsies, intra matrix injection, various technique to tackle ingrown toe nail and pincer nail deformity with special emphasis on treatment of periungual warts, chronic paronychia and surgeries of common nail tumours. WS 27 - Cryotherapy and Sclerotherapy The participants will understand the common indications and techniques of cryotherapy. The highlights are demonstration of safe technique of surface cryotherapy for warts, keloid, soft corns and benign lesions. Highlights are intralesional, fractional cryotherapy and aesthetic indications of sclerotherapy. WS 28 - Advanced Dermatosurgery The participants will learn proper surgical planning and implement the necessary techniques to perform advanced surgical procedures like dimple creation, Blepharoplasty and scar revisions. Workshop on Basic Life Support : as a goodwill gesture the organising committee offers complimentary registration for Basic Life Support. One session each will be held in the morning and evening on 18 th, 19 th, 20 th January Delegates should register for the same at the venue. The details will be shared later. Total no of worshops- (on 18 th Friday - 2, 19 th Saturday - 2 and 20 th Sunday - 1)

19 17 Target courses Conference registration is a must to register for target corses. Target courses are sessions with limited number of candidates (0 per session) The course will focus on specific topic, with adequate time for interaction with the experts. Duration of each course is 90 min Learning objectives of target courses It is a comprehensive small-group personalized workshops led by course experts. It aims at providing a strong foundation of the subject, tips to optimize the outcomes with review of advanced techniques for target intervention. The courses are enlisted with codes. Target course - registration fees SLAB 1 18 th Jan to 0 th Apr 2018 SLAB 2 1 st May to 1 st Aug 2018 SLAB 1 st Sept to 1 th Dec 2018 SLAB 4 / SPOT REG 16 th Dec onwards $60 $70 $80 $90 Code Target course names Date Time TC1 TC2 Hand rejuvenation Advanced surgery for scars :0am -11:00am 9:0am -11:00am TC TC4 TC TC6 TC7 TC8 TC9 TC10 TC11 TC12 TC1 Neck rejuvenation Vaginal rejuvenation Laser lipolysis Flap surgery Endovascular laser Botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis Dimple creation Eyebrow and beard transplantation Blepharoplasty Sclerotherapy Microneedle Radiofrequency :0am -1:00pm 11:0am -1:00pm 2:00pm - :0pm 2:00pm - :0pm 4:00pm - :0pm 4:00pm - :0pm 9:0am -11:00am 9:0am -11:00am 11:0am -1:00pm 11:0am -1:00pm 2:00pm - :0pm TC14 TC1 TC16 Leprosy surgery Double chin management Skin grafting :00pm - :0pm 4:00pm - :0pm 4:00pm - :0pm For further details on Workshops & Target courses contact: Dr. S. C. Rajendran Dr. T. S. Vidya Dr. Madura C # Dr. Savitha A. S # The Absolute Journey # scientific@dermaconinternational2019.com

20 18 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Abstract Submission Guidelines Only registered delegate are allowed to submit the abstract for paper/poster or video. The abstract for the paper/poster needs to be brief not more than 20 words. The first author will be the contact person for all the correspondence about the presentation. All abstracts are to be submitted in English & font must be Times New Roman. Please choose appropriate theme related to your presentation. All abstracts must be submitted via the conference website ONLY. The title should be short and concise, & must not be written in capital letters. The abstract should not contain broad statements like "The results will be discussed", You may use standard abbreviations, however mention unusual abbreviations in brackets after the full word, when it appears for the first time. Use numerals to indicate numbers, except when beginning the sentences. Last date for submission of Abstracts is 1 th September All submissions will be acknowledged by only. So, please provide your current working E mail ID along with mobile number. (We are not responsible if you do not receive any response due to wrong ids or contact numbers provided.) Instructions for Abstract Content Figures, tables and graphs should not be included. Use generic names of drugs only. In original research the results have to be submitted with the abstract. No references is needed with abstract submission. By submission of an Abstract, the author transfers copyright ownership to the organizing committee for publications. The Organizing committee reserves the right to reproduce the abstract/presentation made in conference in print or electronic media. Abstracts / papers previously published or presented at any national or international meeting are not permitted. Abstracts / papers previously published or presented at local or state levels are permitted, but the details need to be mentioned in the submission. The scientific committee will review the abstracts and the acceptance will be communicated to the presenting author by 0 th November The scientific committee reserves the right to allocate a session time or change the presentation type. Maximum of two presentations and two posters as presenting author will be allowed. Please do not submit the same abstract under more than 1 category. Please mention the prize category of presentation for which the author is competing for. For award papers do not reveal the names of the institution, place and co-authors Structure of abstracts: For original research/ reviews Introduction Aim & Objectives Materials & Methods Results / Conclusion For case studies Introduction Aim & Objectives Background Important Dates & Deadline Conference dates Last date of early bird registration Registrations last date Spot registration dates Last date for submission of abstract and award papers January 17 th 20 th 2019 April 0 th 2018 December 1 th 2018 December 16 th 2018 January 17 th 2019 September 1 th 2018

21 International Events for DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 INDIA 19 Sister Society We offer an International day where in different national societies can organize a Sister Society Session in the congress. Each society can organize a minutes Sister Society session with 6-10 speakers, to highlight the dermatology research and situation in their country. a) The chair will get complimentary registration, accommodation and invitation to the dinners. b) Co-chair will be eligible for complimentary registration with invitation to dinners. c) Other faculties of the session will be provided a discounted registration fee and invitation to dinners. d) Participation will not only provide you an opportunity for learning and exchange of knowledge with other national societies, but also enable you to visit and enjoy the history, architecture, heritage, culture and cuisine of incredible India. 1. DERMACON International quiz competition: Each society may choose to send a team of two residents for the quiz. The residents will be provided accommodation and free registration. 2. Global dermatology essay competition: We plan to organize essay competitions on selected topics and these will be announced soon.. DERMACON International scholarships to young dermatologists: We plan to provide two scholarships (consisting of free registration and accommodation) to young dermatologists (below 40 years) from your country, on submission of a paper/poster which gets accepted. The scholarship will include complimentary registration and accommodation. 4. Global Leadership session This is a unique scientific session where in global leaders will participate in a round table meeting to discuss issues of relevance and mutual interest Scholarship program for international delegates The Conference will provide meritorious dermatologists from around the world, regardless of economic background, the opportunity to participate in the educational and networking benefits of the DERMACON through our scholarship program. 1. The session is open to any dermatologist. 2. There is no age restriction.. The paper can be in any field of dermatology and allied dermatology specialities. 4. Abstracts to be submitted online.. The last date for submission will be 1 th September Assessment: A jury will be constituted for each category of paper, who will assess with respect to the below fields : Oral Presentation and E Poster 1. The session is open to any dermatologist. 2. There is no age restriction.. The paper can be in any field of dermatology and allied dermatology specialities. 4. Abstracts to be submitted online.. The last date for submission will be 1 th September

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23 Accommodations Selling hotel rooms at a high price during events, conference days is a norm by a few agencies and third party operators. To resolve this issue and to correct such unethical practices the organising committee of DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 INDIA has contracted special rates with the hotels to offer the best deal for all our participants. Hence, we request all delegates and the pharma industry to avoid booking rooms with such operators and book directly with the conference office. DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2019 INDIA organizers have negotiated special discounted rates for accommodation at various categories of hotels, ranging from stars deluxe to budget hotels / service apartments that delegates can access by making reservations on the official conference website Being highly sold out dates especially for hotels near the venue, we advise you to book your accommodation at the earliest. All rooms are being sold on first come first serve basis. Note: Access to these hotel booking is available only to the registered delegates SL No Hotel Star Category Distance in Kms from Hotel to Hebbal Flyover SL No Hotel Star Category Distance in Kms from Hotel to Hebbal Flyover 1 Clarks Exotica 10.8(Airport to Venue) 1 Hotel Ashraya International Fortune Select JP Cosmos Howard Johnson ITC Gardenia ITC Windsor JW Marriott Movenpick Hotel & Spa Hotel Ramanashree JP Cordial Hotel The Chevron Brigade The Chevron Hotels, Infantry The Chevron Orchards, Sadashivanagar The Monarch Shangri La Sheraton Taj Bangalore Airport The Chancery Pavilion The Lalit Ashok The Oberoi The Ritz Carlton (Marriot) The Taj West End Vivanta By Taj - Yeshwanthpur (Airport to Venue) Treebo Ample Premium Suites Treebo Hoppers Stop Trinity Isle Tulip Inn The Royale Senate Liwa Ramanashree California Resort Rio The Hotel Royal Orchid Convention Centre (Hotel to Venue) 17.4(Hotel to Venue) 18.6(Hotel to Venue) 16.2(Hotel to Venue) Renaissance Le meridian Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal Radission Blu Atria Blr Adarsh Hamilton Fairfield Marriott Fortune Park JP Celestial Lemon Tree The Capitol The Chancery The Monarch Luxor The Solitaire 7 th Crescent Hotel Hotel Presidency Regenta Inn Himalaya by Monarch Treebo 9 Marks Inn Treebo Annora Treebo Cartier Biznotel Treebo Daffodil Treebo Edge Treebo Mayflower Hayz Boutique Treebo Morgen Suites Treebo Orchard Suites Treebo Raj Premier (Hotel to Venue) 2.2(Hotel to Venue) Coraltree by Goldfinch Treebo Royal 9 Treebo Silver star

24 22 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Note: All hotels mentioned are contracted for this event and includes complimentary breakfast. The drive from Hebbal flyover to the venue takes approximately 2 minutes on a signal free express highway. Early departure from your hotel would benefit considering the possibility of any traffic diversions / congestions. Please access the conference web app to get real time traffic updates. Terms and Conditions The rooms in the listed hotels (page 21) have to be booked for minimum of nights. The rates are valid for bookings until 1 st July, 2018 and are applicable for registered delegates only. (refer conference website for further details). The revised room tariff will be published on 1 st September, 2018 and the same will be applicable thereafter. The hotel room rates are valid for DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA only. Rooms for pre and post conference dates will be confirmed only on individual requests and based on availability. The hotel room rates are applicable on per room per night basis. Mode of payment: Room - check-in / check-out time is 14:00 /12:00 hrs. In case of early check in room (s) to be booked in advance from previous day for immediate occupancy. The rates are inclusive of all currently applicable taxes and buffet breakfast at designated restaurants. Taxes are Government mandated and subject to change / revision. Given rates are exclusive of Airport Transfers, Tips, Laundry, Meals not mentioned, Room Service, Mini bar, phone bills & any other services not mentioned. The booking should be guaranteed by 100% advance towards the room(s) booked. In case the hotel of your first preference is not available, rooms shall be confirmed at the next available hotel and the difference if any needs to be paid by the guests. Refunds if any will be made within 0 days after the completion of the conference. Accommodation cancellation policy: Cancellation of rooms before 1 st Feb 2018: Refund applicable**. Cancellation of rooms from 1 st Feb to 0 th June 2018: 0% cancellation charge will be applicable**. Cancellation of rooms from 1 st July to 0 th Oct 2018: 7% cancellation charge will be applicable**. Cancellation of rooms post 1 st Nov 2018 / No Show: 100% cancellation charge will be applicable**. Note: **- Conditions apply **GST paid is non-refundable 1. Online Payment: Visit Credit Card / Debit card: (2. % transaction fee will be applicable on all online transactions) 2. Offline Payments: Through Cheque / DD, payable at Bangalore Account Name : ABSOLUTE JOURNEY PVT LTD. Account Number: Account Type: Current Account Bank Name: HDFC BANK Branch: HEGDE NAGAR # 6,1st 'A' Cross,Dr.Shivaramkaranth Nagar,Opp SBI. Mcechs Layout, Hegde Bank Address: Nagar Bangalore RTGS / NEFT Code: HDFC SWIFT Code: HDFCINBB Currency INR For further details on accommodation please contact : The Absolute Journey # / housing@dermaconinternational2019.com

25 About the Venue Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa Between the madness and the mundane of Bangalore lies 70 acres of secluded calm that makes it hard to believe you're in the heart of the city. Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa is tucked away in an unimaginable expanse of over 000 trees, making the 1-minute drive from the Bangalore airport a breeze. Few properties in the country welcome you with such a magnum opus arrival, as the exotic palm-fringed roads curve their way towards the grand entrance. From board meetings to seminars, business conferences exhibitions Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa, is the most coveted meetings and events space in the city, boasting an exquisite banqueting facility spread across 2,00,000 sq. ft., which can host events up to 6000 pax with ample car parking and state of art facilities. multi-purpose event hall, with a floor plate of 0,000 sq. ft an impressive ceiling height of 2ft. With a central hall of 2,000 sq. ft. and a dining space of 10,000 sq. ft. with a pre-function area of 12,000 sq. ft. and 0,000 sq. ft. of open lawns further dominates the sense of grandeur and pride in its large space. With a capacity to inspire up to 6000 guests in its rich ambience. Inclusions:

26 14 24 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Tourism Information Incredible India A land of remarkable diversity from ancient traditions and artistic heritage to magnificent landscapes and culinary creations India will ignite your curiosity, shake your senses and warm your soul. India is a destination that is part of every avid traveller s bucket list. With a heritage that is more than three thousand years old, the country has lots to offer. India has all the qualities of a great tourist destination. It has something for everyone! In terms of transportation, accommodation, food, and shopping, the options are plentiful. The best of the world s luxury brands or grab a bargain, dine in the finest restaurants or sample the choicest street food offerings; whatever your choice, the experience is bound to be unforgettable! Visiting India Foreign nationals visiting India to attend a conference are required to possess a valid passport of your country along with a valid Indian Conference Visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Indian Consulate/Embassy at your respective country/city. Letter of Invitation Delegates may request a letter of invitation from the conference secretariat by contacting orgsec@dermaconinternational2019.com please include your full name, date of birth, institution and clinic details. Please refer the conference website for more details. General Information Time Zone: There is only one-time zone for all of India. India does not observe any form of daylight saving time or any other seasonal adjustments to the time. India Standard Time (IST) is :0 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. You can see India s time in relation to most cities on the globe by visiting Climate: Bengaluru has a pleasant climate throughout the year. It is called the air-conditioned city of India because of the salubrious weather year-round; the city has a high tree density and over 100 lakes, with many social forests which act as city s lungs to keep it cool. The average temperature in Bengaluru in January is around 27 C (81 F). Overnight temperatures are generally conformable with an average low of 1.4 C (9. F). Clothing: January is one of the coldest months in Bengaluru and is it advised to carry woollen clothes along. Language: Kannada is the official language of the state. English and Hindi are also widely spoken. And do not be surprised as you will surely find people speaking different languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and so on as Bengaluru is a melting pot of various cultures & people. Banks & ATM s: Regular banking hours in Bengaluru are typically 09:0 16:0 H, Monday to Saturday. (2 nd Saturday and 4 th Saturday are closed). Most banks have automatic teller machines (ATMs) which can be accessed 24 hours a day, using bank debit or credit cards. Currency and Foreign Exchange: The currency in India is the Indian rupee (sign: / Rs.; code: INR). Currently-used banknotes come in denominations of Rs., Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs.0, Rs.100, Rs.00 and Rs It is always good to have a number of small notes on hand, as merchants and drivers sometimes have no equivalent cash / coins to pay balance amount. Visitors can exchange currency at major chartered banks or at offices of foreign exchange. But it is advised to have local currency on hand prior to arriving. Hotels, merchants, restaurants and suppliers accept US or other foreign currency at a pre-determined rate, which may differ from the daily rate posted by financial institutions. All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. 1 USD = INR 6 (As per 17-Nov-2017) 1 EURO = INR 76 (As per 17-Nov-2017 Electricity: In India the standard voltage is 20 V and the standard frequency is 0 Hz. The power sockets used are three pins and in round shape. Mobile Sim Card & Internet Service: Mobile phones in India operate using GSM technology and function within 900/1800 MHz ranges. If you already own a GSM phone and if your home country too operates within the same GSM range, you can use your phone in India. Popular GSM cell phone service providers in India, such as Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance or Aircel offer both post-paid and prepaid cell phone plans. If you are on a business visit to India, a prepaid plan would be ideal. The documents that are required to obtain a new sim card or data card are two recent passports sized photographs, a photocopy of your photo identity (Drivers License, PAN card, a photocopy of the first page of your passport & sometimes visa copy.

27 Smoking Laws: Smoking is not permitted by law in all indoor public spaces, including public transit, shopping malls, restaurants. Signage will be posted to indicate the applicable smoking restrictions. Please smoke in officially designated areas only. Taxes and Gratuities: Most purchases in the city are subject to a 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST)*. While India, culturally does not have a strong tipping tradition. In most of the tourist towns tips are expected at a standard 10% Insurance: Individual travellers are strongly advised to obtain their own personal health, luggage or other travel insurance. Liability Disclaimer: 1. The organizers of the DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA, cannot be held liable for any hindrance or disruption to the Conference (meeting), in particular if arising from political, social or economic events or any other unforeseen incidents beyond control. 2. The organizers of the DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA, accept no liability for any personal injuries or loss or damage to property belonging to Conference (meeting) participants, either during or as a result of the conference (meeting) or during all tours and events. About Bengaluru Bangalore officially known as Bengaluru is India s very own silicon valley. Bengaluru is probably one of the country s most diverse cities. Its pleasant climate and state-of-the-art infrastructure attracts businesses and people from all over the world. The city formerly known as Pensioners Paradise is now a fast paced, metropolitan IT hub. The mega city is home to some of the largest IT and software companies in the world. Its tech parks and sky-high buildings serve as a constant reminder of city s rapid rise to being the next big tech giant. Airport Information: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIA) or Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) is the third busiest airport in India and also the fastest growing airport in the country. BIAL welcomed over 18 million passengers last year. Over 40 airlines operate out of BIAL, connecting people and businesses to over 7 destinations. It is the first and only airport in India to receive the Green Co platinum rating and is recognised as the Best Regional Airport in Central Asia. BIAL is easily accessible to Bengaluru downtown by public transportation, shuttle, taxi and car. For detailed information on the airport facilities please refer to their website at Between the airport and downtown, efficient transfer service is readily available by: Airport Shuttle Service: Vayu Vajra The airport shuttle service, the BMTC has a fleet of comfortable, air-conditioned Volvo buses Vayu Vajra which connects the airport and the city through 11 routes. These buses make almost 21 trips each day, connecting the airport and the city at a frequency of 0 minutes, and at affordable prices. Located close to the Terminal Building, Vayu Vajra is a 24/7 service available for both arrival and departure passengers. For more information on BMTC Volvo service to the airport, please click on Airport Taxi If you wish to hire a cab to reach the airport or other destinations, three service providers stand ready, with a smart fleet. Karnataka Taxi, Mega Cabs, and Meru Cabs, are the official taxi operators at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru. They provide you convenient safe, easily accessible, cost-effective travel in a standard and air-conditioned sedan. Airport taxi service can be availed at the airport for travel to Bengaluru city and vice versa. Getting around Bengaluru: Metro Bengaluru s shiny new AC metro service, known as, Namma Metro are the most relevant route to tourists. The Purple Line, which runs east west with useful stops include Kempegowda (line change and for the bus terminal), MG Road (for shopping and bars) and Indiranagar (for restaurants and nightlife). Trains run about every 1 minutes from 6am to 10pm and tickets are priced at 10 to 40 for most journeys. For the latest updates on the service, log on to Bus Bengaluru has a comprehensive local bus network, operated by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC: with a useful website for timetables and fares. Red AC Vajra buses criss-cross the city, while green big 10 deluxe buses connect the suburbs. Taxi Taxi (cabs) are more expensive than buses and rickshaws but are a more comfortable way to get around. They run on a meter and are usually modern, air-conditioned cars with drivers who know the city well. Passengers may book their services through Ola & Uber. 2

28 26 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Must visit places in Bengaluru Vidhana Soudha & Karnataka High Court Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building,the construction was completed in 196. It is the largest Legislative building in India. Its crowned by a likeness of the Indian national emblem. The High Court, functions out of a red brick building known as Attara Kacheri. It is in front of Vidhana Soudha, which is the seat of the legislature of Karnataka. Cubbon Park The Cubbon Park, officially known as Sri. Chamarajendra Park, is an historic park, located in the heart of city in the Central Administrative Area. The park provides sylvan surroundings to the state legislature building. Bengaluru Museums Lal Bagh Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, meaning the red garden in english, is a well-known botanical garden in southern Bengaluru, India. It has a famous glass house which hosts two annual flower shows (26 January and 1 August). Lalbagh houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, has a lake, and is one of the main tourist attractions in Bengaluru. ISKCON temple The amazing past of the city is well-preserved in its various museums. These museums not only display a treasure trove of information and artefacts from the city s past, they also offer a glimpse of the culture and tradition that existed in the by-gone days. Some of the museums also chronicle and display the city s history and progress in the fields of science and technology. For anyone who wants to know in depth about the history of Bengaluru, the museums of the city have a lot to offer. HAL Aerospace Museum The Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Aerospace Museum in Bengaluru is the oldest aerospace museum in India. Established in 2001, the museum depicts the history of Indian aviation and HAL. Government Museum It is one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world. The temple is a huge cultural complex that was inaugurated in 1997 by Shankar Dayal Sharma. Bannerghatta National Park Bannerghatta National Park near Bengaluru Karnataka, was founded in 1970 and declared as a national park in It is a popular tourist destination with a zoo, a pet corner, an animal rescue centre, a butterfly enclosure, an aquarium, a snake house and park. The Government Museum in Bengaluru is one of the oldest museums in India. Established in 186, this museum preserves a rich collection of archaeological and geological artefacts including old jewellery, paintings, inscriptions, sculpture and ancient conies of Indus valley Civilization. NIMHANS Brain Museum The NIMHANS Brain Museum is an unusual and one-of-its-kind brain museum in the country. Dedicated completely to medical science, this museum has been in existence since 197 but it has been opened to public since less than years ago.

29 Local sightseeing tours Bengaluru Bengaluru City Tour (timing: 08:0 to 18:00 hours)rs) You will visit all the famous attractions of the diverse city of Bengaluru in one day. Visit Iskcon Sri Krishna Temple and then the Vidhana Soudha & High Court both with magnificent architecture. You will then be taken to LalBagh Botanical garden and the Bengaluru Palace. You will also have an option to visit the Banergatta National Park for a wildlife experience in this Bengaluru City Tour. Wild Life Tours Heritage Tours Karnataka is a popular doorway to many national parks and bird sanctuaries located in its proximity. These sanctuaries are not only a perfect place to watch wilds in woods, but also to explore the rich flora and fauna of the country that makes them places for high interest among the tourists, nature and wildlife lovers. They work as an ideal getaway options to the people who wish to go away from the hustle and bustle of city for some time. Day tour to Mysore (timing: 07:00 to 21:0 hours) In this tour option, you can visit and explore the city of royal palace, Mysore. We will drive you from Bengaluru to Mysore. In Mysore you can begin the experience by visiting the mesmerizing Mysore Palace, followed by Jaganmohan palace. You can then visit the majestic Chamundi Hills and later explore the beautiful Brindavan gardens and end the day experiencing the soothing musical fountain amidst the sprawling Brindavan gardens. Bandipur: 02 nights 0 days ex Bengaluru Day Tour to The Temples of Belur & Halebidu (timing: 07:00 to 22:0 hours) Bandipur is located between the foothills of Western Ghat and Nilgiri mountains. It has a remarkable variety of flora and fauna. Bandipur is home to Leopards, Asiatic Wild Dogs, Stripped Hyenas, Jackals, Jungle Cats, Leopard Cats, Rusty Spotted Cats, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civets, Otters and four different species of Mongooses (the common stripe necked, brown and ruddy mongooses), Black naped Hare and variety of reptiles such as Rock Python, Cobra, Marsh Crocodile, Monitor Lizard, Rat Snake, Wolf Snake, Common Krait, Runel's Viper, Bamboo Pit Viper and Green Keel Back are also found here. This tour includes a day tour to the ancient temples of Belur & Halebidu from Bengaluru. Belur is renowned for the grand Hoysala temple known for minute & intricate carvings and sculptures is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. You can also visit the beautiful temple ruins at Halebidu. Each sculpture in these temples is unique and beautifully carved.

30 28 DERMACON INTERNATIONAL INDIA Nagarahole: 02 nights 0 days ex Bengaluru The habitat of Nagarahole National Park along with its rich diversity of wild animals and birds offer a unique experience of viewing life in the wild. Nagarhole is the largest stretch of protected forest in India, the formation of forest is dry scrub - moist deciduous with forest of rosewood, sandal, Oak, bamboo & teak. The park boosts a great variety of wildlife including tigers, leopards, wild dogs and sloth bears, elephants, gaurs (bison), sambars, barking deer, mouse deer, langurs, giant squirrels and a host of bird species are sighted very frequently by the asphalted and paved roads. Nature tours Coorg & Chikmagalur: 02 nights 0 days ex Bengaluru Coorg: Coorg or Kodagu is known as the Scotland of India. Perched on the western ghats, with its forests, green valleys, misty hills and coffee plantations, it is a nature-lover s dream. The birth place of the river cauvery, the district boasts of richness in religion and culture. Must visit places in Coorg are Dubare elephant camp, Tibetian monastery, Nisaragadhama, Tala cauvery, bagamandala, Raja s seat, Omkareshwar temple, Abbey falls. Chikmagalur: Chikmagalur is one of the top hill station destinations in India. The hill stations around Chikmagalur are famous summer retreats since they remain cool even during summers. Must visit places in Chikmagalur are Kemmangundi, Mullayanagiri, Kudremukh, Baba budangiri, Manikyadhara falls, Kallathigiri falls, Hanumana Gundi falls, Kadambi falls, Sirimane falls. Conference Secretariat: Event Organiser: Organising Secretary orgsec@dermaconinternational2019.com Registrations registrations@dermaconinternational2019.com Scientific program scientific@dermaconinternational2019.com Housing General enquiries housing@dermaconinternational2019.com events@theabsolutejourney.com # hello@theabsolutejourney.com

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