PROGRAMME - An Introduction to Photodermatology 2026
PROGRAMME - An Introduction to Photodermatology 2026
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MONDAY 27th April 2026
MONDAY 27th April 2026
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
09.00 - 09.30 Registration & Coffee
09.00 - 09.30 Registration & Coffee
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT & SKIN: BASIC CONCEPTS
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT & SKIN: BASIC CONCEPTS
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
09.30 - 09.35 Welcome and Introductory Remarks Dr Robert Sarkany
09.30 - 09.35 Welcome and Introductory Remarks Dr Robert Sarkany
09.35 - 10.20 Introduction to Light Including Ultraviolet Radiation Grace Aneju
09.35 - 10.20 Introduction to Light Including Ultraviolet Radiation Grace Aneju
10.20 - 11.00 What does Ultraviolet Radiation do in the skin Dr Robert Sarkany
10.20 - 11.00 What does Ultraviolet Radiation do in the skin Dr Robert Sarkany
11.00 - 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
11.00 - 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
11.30 - 12.15 Photoageing and Photocarcinogenesis Dr Hiva Fassihi
11.30 - 12.15 Photoageing and Photocarcinogenesis Dr Hiva Fassihi
AN INTRODUCTION TO PHOTODERMATOSES
AN INTRODUCTION TO PHOTODERMATOSES
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
12.15 - 13.45 Topical Photodynamic therapy: Principles & Practice Prof Sally Ibbotson
12.15 - 13.45 Topical Photodynamic therapy: Principles & Practice Prof Sally Ibbotson
12.45 - 13.30 Introduction to the Photodermatoses Dr Robert Sarkany
12.45 - 13.30 Introduction to the Photodermatoses Dr Robert Sarkany
13:30 - 14:30 LUNCH
13:30 - 14:30 LUNCH
CHEMICAL AND DRUG PHOTOSENSITIVITY
CHEMICAL AND DRUG PHOTOSENSITIVITY
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
14.30 - 15.10 Drug-induced Photosensitivity Prof Sally Ibbotson
14.30 - 15.10 Drug-induced Photosensitivity Prof Sally Ibbotson
15:10 - 15:30 Phytophotodermatitis Prof Sally Ibbotson
15:10 - 15:30 Phytophotodermatitis Prof Sally Ibbotson
15.30 - 16:00 AFTERNOON TEA
15.30 - 16:00 AFTERNOON TEA
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
16:00 - 16.30 Phototesting in Clinical Practice Dr Robert Sarkany
16:00 - 16.30 Phototesting in Clinical Practice Dr Robert Sarkany
TUESDAY 28th April 2026
TUESDAY 28th April 2026
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
09.00 - 9.30 Registration & Coffee
09.00 - 9.30 Registration & Coffee
PHOTOPROTECTION
PHOTOPROTECTION
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
09.30 - 09.50 Revision Quiz/Discussion from Day 1 Dr Robert Sarkany
09.30 - 09.50 Revision Quiz/Discussion from Day 1 Dr Robert Sarkany
09.50 - 10.20 Photoprotection 1: a practical approach CNS Sally Turner
09.50 - 10.20 Photoprotection 1: a practical approach CNS Sally Turner
10.20 - 11.00 Photoprotection 2: Sunscreens; photoprotection in real life Dr Hiva Fassihi and Dr Robert Sarkany
10.20 - 11.00 Photoprotection 2: Sunscreens; photoprotection in real life Dr Hiva Fassihi and Dr Robert Sarkany
11.00 – 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
11.00 – 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
PHOTODERMATOSES
PHOTODERMATOSES
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
11.30 - 12.00 Polymorphic light eruption Dr John Ferguson
11.30 - 12.00 Polymorphic light eruption Dr John Ferguson
12:00 - 12:20 Actinic Prurigo Dr Hélène Menagé
12:00 - 12:20 Actinic Prurigo Dr Hélène Menagé
12.20 - 13.20 LUNCH
12.20 - 13.20 LUNCH
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
13:20 - 13:40 Hydroa vacciniforme Dr Hiva Fassihi
13:20 - 13:40 Hydroa vacciniforme Dr Hiva Fassihi
13.40 - 14.00 Solar Urticaria Dr Sheila McSweeney
13.40 - 14.00 Solar Urticaria Dr Sheila McSweeney
14.00 - 14:45 Photoaggravated Dermatoses Dr Adam Fityan
14.00 - 14:45 Photoaggravated Dermatoses Dr Adam Fityan
14.45 -15.15 AFTERNOON TEA
14.45 -15.15 AFTERNOON TEA
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
15:15 - 16:15 Chronic Actinic Dermatitis including contact allergy in photosensitivity and Photoallergic contact dermatitis Dr Adam Fityan
15:15 - 16:15 Chronic Actinic Dermatitis including contact allergy in photosensitivity and Photoallergic contact dermatitis Dr Adam Fityan
WEDNESDAY 29th April 2026
WEDNESDAY 29th April 2026
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
09.00 - 09.30 Registration & Coffee
09.00 - 09.30 Registration & Coffee
PHOTODERMATOSES
PHOTODERMATOSES
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
09:30 - 10:00 Lupus, connective tissue diseases and photosensitivity Dr Robert Sarkany
09:30 - 10:00 Lupus, connective tissue diseases and photosensitivity Dr Robert Sarkany
10:00 - 10:20 Thalidomide and its use in treating photosensitivity Dr Hiva Fassihi
10:00 - 10:20 Thalidomide and its use in treating photosensitivity Dr Hiva Fassihi
PHOTOTHERAPY
PHOTOTHERAPY
Chair: Dr John Ferguson
Chair: Dr John Ferguson
10:20 -11:00 Introduction to Phototherapy Dr John Ferguson
10:20 -11:00 Introduction to Phototherapy Dr John Ferguson
11:00 - 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
11:00 - 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
11:30 - 11:50 The role of Physics in providing Phototherapy Dr Ewan Eadie
11:30 - 11:50 The role of Physics in providing Phototherapy Dr Ewan Eadie
11:50 - 12:20 Narrow Band UVB Phototherapy Dr Sophie Weatherhead
11:50 - 12:20 Narrow Band UVB Phototherapy Dr Sophie Weatherhead
12:20 - 12:50 PUVA Phototherapy Dr Robert Dawe
12:20 - 12:50 PUVA Phototherapy Dr Robert Dawe
12:50 - 13:45 LUNCH
12:50 - 13:45 LUNCH
13:45 - 14:05 UVA-1 Phototherapy Dr Ljubomir Novakovic
13:45 - 14:05 UVA-1 Phototherapy Dr Ljubomir Novakovic
14:05 - 14.40 Adverse effects of phototherapy Q&A Dr Ferguson/ Dr Dawe
14:05 - 14.40 Adverse effects of phototherapy Q&A Dr Ferguson/ Dr Dawe
14.40 –14:55 The role of the Phototherapy Nurse CNS Aisling Clery (recorded)
14.40 –14:55 The role of the Phototherapy Nurse CNS Aisling Clery (recorded)
14:55 – 15:20 Setting up Home Phototherapy Dr Rachel Montgomery
14:55 – 15:20 Setting up Home Phototherapy Dr Rachel Montgomery
15:20 - 15:35 AFTERNOON TEA
15:20 - 15:35 AFTERNOON TEA
Dowling Phototherapy Unit – Bermondsey Wing, Ground Floor, Guy’s Hospital
Dowling Phototherapy Unit – Bermondsey Wing, Ground Floor, Guy’s Hospital
15:45 - 17:15 Phototesting, Phototherapy, MED testing & PDT Demonstrations
15:45 - 17:15 Phototesting, Phototherapy, MED testing & PDT Demonstrations
Session Organiser: Dr Alexandra Paolino
Session Organiser: Dr Alexandra Paolino
THURSDAY 30th April 2026
THURSDAY 30th April 2026
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
Robens Suite, 29th Floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital
09:00 - 09:30 Registration & Coffee
09:00 - 09:30 Registration & Coffee
09.30 - 10.00 Revision Quiz/Discussion from Days 2 and 3 Dr Robert Sarkany
09.30 - 10.00 Revision Quiz/Discussion from Days 2 and 3 Dr Robert Sarkany
THE PHOTOGENODERMATOSES
THE PHOTOGENODERMATOSES
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
Chair: Dr Hiva Fassihi
10.00 – 11.00 Xeroderma Pigmentosum & the DNA Repair Disorders Dr Hiva Fassihi and Dr Alexandra Paolino
10.00 – 11.00 Xeroderma Pigmentosum & the DNA Repair Disorders Dr Hiva Fassihi and Dr Alexandra Paolino
11.00 - 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
11.00 - 11.30 MORNING COFFEE
The Porphyrias
The Porphyrias
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
Chair: Dr Robert Sarkany
11.30-12.00 Understanding the Porphyrias Dr Robert Sarkany
11.30-12.00 Understanding the Porphyrias Dr Robert Sarkany
12.00-12.30 Managing Patients with Porphyria Dr Robert Sarkany
12.00-12.30 Managing Patients with Porphyria Dr Robert Sarkany
12.30-13.00 Revision Quiz/Discussion from Day 4 Dr Robert Sarkany
12.30-13.00 Revision Quiz/Discussion from Day 4 Dr Robert Sarkany
13.00-14.00 LUNCH
13.00-14.00 LUNCH
CLINICAL CASE SCENARIOS – Dermatology Outpatients, 3rd Floor Southwark Wing, Guy’s Hospital
CLINICAL CASE SCENARIOS – Dermatology Outpatients, 3rd Floor Southwark Wing, Guy’s Hospital
14.00-15.00 Clinical Case Discussions 1-5
14.00-15.00 Clinical Case Discussions 1-5
15.00 -15.30 AFTERNOON TEA
15.00 -15.30 AFTERNOON TEA
15.30-16.30 Clinical Case Discussions 6-10
15.30-16.30 Clinical Case Discussions 6-10
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