Managing Obesity-Related Skin Conditions: Dermatological Insights and Interdisciplinary Strategies – Tuesday 29th October

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Managing Obesity-Related Skin Conditions: Dermatological Insights and Interdisciplinary Strategies – Tuesday 29th October

Join the next EASO COMs network webinar, “Dermatological Considerations in Obesity Treatment” on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 11:30am-12:30pm UK / 12:30-1:30 pm Paris.

This webinar will focus on dermatological considerations important for the effective management of obesity. This session will provide an overview of common conditions associated with obesity, such as psoriasis, and examine the underlying mechanisms linking obesity to these dermatological challenges. Preventive strategies to reduce the onset or worsening of skin conditions in people with obesity will be discussed, alongside the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration between obesity specialists.

Dr Barbara McGowan, Co-Chair of the EASO Obesity Management Working Group, will host this webinar. Attendees are encouraged to actively participate in the webinar Q&A.

Schedule (Paris):

  • 12:30-12:35 pm: Welcome and introduction
  • 12:35-12:40 pm: Patient Perspective on Living with a Skin Condition – Ms Mari-Mette Graff (ECPO Patient Advocate and Deputy Chair of the Norsk lymfødem og lipødemforbund, the Norwegian Lymphedema and Lipedema Association)
  • 12:40-1:00 pm: Recognising Dermatological Challenges in Obesity – Professor Teodora Handjieva-Darlenska (Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical Faculty, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria and President of the Bulgarian Association for the Study of Obesity and Related Diseases)
  • 1:00-1:20 pm: Integrated Management of the Endocrinologist and Nutritionist: Clinical and Medical Management of VLCKD in Patients with Psoriasis and Obesity – Dr Ludovica Verde (Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II and team member of EASO-accredited COM C.I.B.O. Obesity Center – Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria – Policlinico Federico II, Italy)
  • 1:20-1:30 pm: Q&A between speakers and audience, close

Register for this EASO COMs webinar using this registration link.