UTMB MS2 Sheila Jalalat (pictured above) received funding from the UTMB Student Government Association to attend the American Contact Dermatitis Society and American Academy of Dermatology annual conferences from March 14-16, 2012 in San Diego, CA. As part of her DIG officer position (Contact Dermatitis Outreach Chair), Sheila wanted to explore the most recent topics, news and research relating to contact dermatitis and incorporate it into awareness, prevention, and management at UTMB and in the community. She will present what she learned at the conferences during tomorrow's UTMB DIG meeting.
Sheila's presentation will include:
1. What is contact dermatitis, who is affected, and what can we do about it?
2. Patch testing
3. CAMP (Contact Allergen Management Program)
4. Information on the new FDA regulation (in effect Summer 2012) which requires stringent usage and UV protection labeling on all sunscreens to help prevent and decrease the cases of skin cancer and premature aging
Thank you to the UTMB Student Government Association for funding this wonderful learning experience for Sheila and the UTMB DIG!
Please email Sheila Jalalat (szjalala@utmb.edu) with any inquiries on the topic or conferences.