Introduction of Dermatology and Cosmetology conferences

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conferences,  organized by the Pencis group. Essential dermatology and Cosmetology Conferences put emphasis on its theme "Innovation through Information on dermatology" and intends to provide an impetus to health practice, administration, and training in connection to health inconsistencies and conjugation of other different points. Patients with access to a general essential care doctor have brought down available medicinal services cost than those without one, and Health results been better. Dermatology Conferences is an opportunity to interact with specialists and to learn the latest cardiology related information. The conference will be organized to bring together practitioners, Dermatologist, Doctors, Nurses, Skin Specialist and researchers within the field of Dermatology and Cosmetology.

Theme: Exploring the Recent Research and Advancements in Dermatology and Cosmotology

Call for Abstract

Original Articles/papers are invited from Industry Persons, Scientist, Academician, Research Scholars, P.G. & U.G. Students for presentation in our International Conference. All articles/papers must be in MS-Word (.doc or .docx) format, including the title, authors name, affiliation of all authors, e-mail, abstract, keywords, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, and References.

Submit Abstract

The Candidates with eligibility can click the "Submit Paper/Abstract Now" button and fill up the online submission form and Submit.

Abstract/Full Paper submission

Final/Full Paper submission is optional: If you don't want your Abstract/full paper to be published in the Conference Abstracts & Proceedings CD (with ISBN number) and only want to present it at the conference, it is acceptable.

Page limit: There is a limit of 6-8 pages for a final/full paper. Additional page is chargeable.

Paper language: Final/Full papers should be in English.

Templates: "Final paper template," "Final abstract template"

All the final papers should be uploaded to the website online system according to "The final paper template" as word doc. or docx since this will be the camera-ready published version. Please note that final papers that are not uploaded to the online System as a word doc./docx after the opening of final paper submissions according to the template above will not be published in the CONFERENCE Abstracts & Proceedings CD (with ISBN number)

Journal Publication

All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings, which will be published in one of the author's prescribed Pencis journals.

Registration Procedure

• Click the “Register Now” button at the conference page and enter your Submission ID in the Search Box
• Your Submissions will be listed on that page. You can find the Register Now link beside your submission. Click the link, and now you will be redirected to the Conference registration form where you can make your registration using credit/debit cards
• The Fee charged for E-Poster is to display the E-Posters only on the Website. The Abstract will be published in the conference proceeding book.

Registration Types

Speaker Registration

• Access to all event Session
• Certificate of Presentation
• Handbook
• Conference Kit
• Tea, Coffee & Snack,
• Lunch during the Conference
• Publication of Abstract /Full Paper at the Conference Proceedings Book
• Opportunity to give a Keynote/ Poster Presentations/ Plenary/ Workshop
• Opportunity to publish your Abstract in any of our esteemed Journals discounted rate
• Opportunity to publish your full article in our open access book with a discounted rate
• One to One Expert Forums

Delegate (Participant) Registration

• Access to all Event Sessions
• Participation Certificate
• Handbook
• Conference Kit
• Tea, Coffee & Snack,
• Lunch during the Conference
• Delegates are not allowed to present

Poster Registration

• Includes all the above Registration Benefits
• You will have to bring your Posters to the Conference Venue
• Best poster award memento and certificate on stage.

Poster Guidelines

• The poster should be 1×1 m Size.
• The title, contents, text, and the author’s information should be visible.
• Present numerical data in the form of graphs rather than tables.
• Figures make trends in the data much more evident.
• Avoid submitting high word-count posters.
• Poster contains, e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and Literature.

Research Forum (Awards)

• Includes all the above Registration Benefits.
• The attendee should be required age limit.
• Award memento and certificate on stage.

E-Poster Presentation

• The amount charged for E-Posters is to display the E-Posters only on the website
• The presenter will get an e-poster participation certificate as a soft copy
• The abstract will be published in the particular journal and also in the conference proceeding book
• The presenter is not required to be present in person at the Conference

Video Presentation

• The amount charged for Video Presentation is to display the Presentation at the Conference.
• The presenter will get a Video participation certificate as a soft copy
• The abstract will be published in the particular journal and also in the conference proceeding book
• The presenter is not required to be present in person at the Conference

Accompanying Person

• Accompanying Persons are those who attend the participants at the Conference who may be either a spouse/family partner or a son/daughter and must register under this category.
• Please note that business partners do not qualify as Accompanying Persons and are not allowed to register as an Accompanying Person.

List of Committee Members

Details of Conference Awards

Pencis awards the Researchers and Research organizations around the world in the motive of Encouraging and Honoring them for their Significant contributions & Achievements for the Advancement in their field of expertise. Researchers and scholars of all nationalities are eligible to receive Pencis Research awards. Nominees are judged on past accomplishments, research excellence, and outstanding academic achievements

Award Categories

Best Poster Award

Posters will be evaluated based on Presentation Style, Research Quality, and Layout/Design. Unique opportunity to combine visual and oral explanations of your projects in the form of poster presentations. Posters should have the Title (with authors affiliation & contact details), Introduction, Methods, Results (with tables, graphs, pictures) Discussion, Conclusion, References, and Acknowledgements. The size of the poster should be: 1mX1.5m; Text:16-26 pt; Headings: 32-50 pt; Title: 70 pt; Color: Preferable. Bring your poster to the meeting, using tubular packaging. Presenting duration: 10 min discussion & 5 min query per person. Eligibility: The presenter can nominate for the Award. He must be under 40 years of age as on the conference date.

Best Presentation Award

The presentation will be evaluated based on Presentation Style, Research Quality, and Layout/Design. Unique opportunity to combine visual and oral explanations of your projects in the form of poster presentations. The presentation should have the Title (with authors affiliation & contact details), Introduction, Methods, Results (with tables, graphs, pictures) Discussion, Conclusion, References, and Acknowledgements. Bring your presentation to the meeting, using a pen drive. Presenting duration: 10-20 min discussion & 5 min query per person. Eligibility: The presenter can nominate for the Award. He must be under 55 years of age as of the conference date.

Best Paper Award

Paper will be evaluated based on Format, Research Quality, and Layout/Design. The paper should have the Title (with authors affiliation & contact details), Introduction, Methods, Results (with tables, graphs, pictures) Discussion, Conclusion, References, and Acknowledgements. Eligibility: The presenter can nominate for the Award. He must be under 55 years of age as of the conference date.

Instructions for submission

If you want to submit only your Abstract

• If you want to publish only your abstract (it is also optional) in the CONFERENCE Abstracts & Proceedings CD (with ISBN number), upload your abstract again according to The final abstract template as word doc. or Docx.
• If you also don't want your abstract to be published in the CONFERENCE Abstracts & Proceedings CD (with an ISBN number) and only want to present it at the conference, it is also acceptable

How to Submit your Abstract / Full Paper

Please read the instructions below then submit your Abstract/ Full Paper (or just final abstract) via online conference system:

• STEP 1: Please download the Abstract /Final Paper Template and submit your final paper exactly according to the template Dermatology Conference 2023 Final Paper Template word format (.doc /.docx). See a Final abstract template formatted according to the template.
• STEP 2: Please assure that the Abstract/ full paper follows exactly the format and template as described in the final paper template document below since this will be the camera-ready published version. All final papers should be written only in English and “word document" as .doc or .docx format.
• STEP 3: You can submit your final paper(s) to the online conference system only by uploading/ Re-submission your current submission.
• STEP 4: After logging/using submission ID in the online conference system, click on the "Re-submission" link at the bottom of the page.
• STEP 5: After the "Resubmission page" opens, upload your abstract/ final paper (it should be MS word document -doc. or Docx-).

General Information

• Dress Code: Participants have to wear a formal dress. There are no restrictions on Color or design. The audience attending only the ceremony can wear clothing of their own choice.
• Certificate Distribution: Each presenter's name will be called & asked to collect their certificate on the Stage with an official photographer to capture the moments.

Pencis Terms & Conditions

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conferences Terms & Conditions Policy was last updated on June 25, 2022.

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Disclaimer

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference All editorial matter published on this website represents the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Publisher with the publications. Statements and opinions expressed do not represent the official policies of the relevant Associations unless so stated. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material that appears on this website. Please ignore, however, that some errors may occur.

Responsibility

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference Delegates are personally responsible for their belongings at the venue. The Organizers will not be held accountable for any stolen or missing items belonging to Delegates, Speakers, or Attendees; due to any reason whatsoever.

Insurance

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind.

Press and Media

Press permission must be getting from the Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference Organizing Committee before the event. The press will not quote speakers or delegates unless they have obtained their approval in writing. This conference is not associated with any commercial meeting company.

Transportation

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference Please note that any (or) all traffic and parking is the responsibility of the registrant.

Requesting an Invitation Letter

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference For security purposes, the letter of invitation will be sent only to those individuals who had registered for the conference. Once your registration is complete, please contact contact@Pencis.com to request a personalized letter of invitation.

Cancellation Policy

If Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference cancels this event for any reason, you will receive a credit for 100% of the registration fee paid. You may use this credit for another Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference event which must occur within one year from the date of cancellation.

Postponement Policy

If Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference postpones an event for any reason and you are unable or indisposed to attend on rescheduled dates, you will receive a credit for 100% of the registration fee paid. You may use this credit for another Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference 2023 which must occur within one year from the date of postponement.

Transfer of registration

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference All fully paid registrations are transferable to other persons from the same organization if the registered person is unable to attend the event. The registered person must make transfers in writing to contact@Pencis.com. Details must include the full name of an alternative person, their title, contact phone number, and email address. All other registration details will be assigned to the new person unless otherwise specified. Registration can be transferred from one conference to another conference of Pencis if the person is unable to attend one of the meetings. However, Registration cannot be transferred if it will be intimated within 14 days of the particular conference. The transferred registrations will not be eligible for Refund.

Visa Information

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference Keeping given increased security measures, we would like to request all the participants to apply for Visa as soon as possible. Pencis will not directly contact embassies and consulates on behalf of visa applicants. All delegates or invitees should apply for Business Visa only. Important note for failed visa applications: Visa issues cannot come under the consideration of cancellation policy of Pencis, including the inability to obtain a visa.

Refund Policy

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference Regarding refunds, all bank charges will be for the registrant's account. All cancellations or modifications of registration must make in writing to dermatology@pencis.com

If the registrant is unable to attend and is not in a position to transfer his/her participation to another person or event, then the following refund arrangements apply:

Keeping given advance payments towards Venue, Printing, Shipping, Hotels and other overheads, we had to keep Refund Policy is as following conditions,

• Before 60 days of the Conference: Eligible for Full Refund less $100 Service Fee
• Within 60-30 days of Conference: Eligible for 50% of payment Refund
• Within 30 days of Conference: Not eligible for Refund
• E-Poster Payments will not be refunded.

Accommodation Cancellation Policy

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference Accommodation Providers such as hotels have their cancellation policies, and they generally apply when cancellations are made less than 30 days before arrival. Please contact us as soon as possible if you wish to cancel or amend your accommodation. Pencis will advise the cancellation policy of your accommodation provider, before withdrawing or changing your booking, to ensure you are fully aware of any non-refundable deposits.

Sponsorship Details

Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference warmly invites you to sponsor or exhibit of International Conference. We expect participants more than 200 numbers for our International conference will provide an opportunity to hear and meet/ads to Researchers, Practitioners, and Business Professionals to share expertise, foster collaborations, and assess rising innovations across the world in the core area of mechanical engineering.

Diamond Sponsorship

1. Acknowledgment during the opening of the conference
2. Complimentary Booth of size 10 meters square
3. Four (4) delegate’s complimentary registrations with lunch
4. Include marketing document in the delegate pack
5. Logo on Conference website, Banners, Backdrop, and conference proceedings
6. One exhibition stand (1×1 meters) for the conference
7. One full cover page size ad in conference proceedings
8. Opportunities for Short speech at events
9. Opportunity to sponsors conference kit
10. Opportunity to sponsors conference lanyards, ID cards
11. Opportunity to sponsors conference lunch
12. Recognition of video ads
13. 150-word company profile and contact details in the delegate pack

Platinum Sponsorship

1. Three (3) delegate’s complimentary registrations with lunch
2. Recognition on video ads
3. Opportunity to sponsors conference lunch
4. Opportunity to sponsors conference lanyards, ID cards
5. Opportunity to sponsors conference kit
6. Opportunities for Short speech at events
7. One full-page size ad in conference proceedings
8. One exhibition stand (1×1 meters) for the conference
9. Logo on Conference website, Banners, Backdrop, and conference proceedings
10. Include marketing document in the delegate pack
11. Complimentary Booth of size 10 meters square
12. Acknowledgment during the opening of the conference
13. 100-word company profile and contact details in the delegate pack

Gold Sponsorship

1. Two (2) delegate’s complimentary registrations with lunch
2. Opportunities for Short speech at events
3. Logo on Conference website, Banners, Backdrop, and conference proceedings
4. Include marketing document in the delegate pack
5. Complimentary Booth of size 10 meters square
6. Acknowledgment during the opening of the conference
7. 100-word company profile and contact details in the delegate pack
8. ½ page size ad in conference proceedings

Silver Sponsorship

1. Acknowledgment during the opening of the conference
2. One(1) delegate’s complimentary registrations with lunch
3. Include marketing document in the delegate pack
4. Logo on Conference website, Banners, Backdrop, and conference proceedings
5. ¼ page size ad in conference proceedings
6. 100-word company profile and contact details in the delegate pack

Individual Sponsorship

1. Acknowledgment during the opening of the conference
2. One(1) delegate’s complimentary registrations with lunch

Registration Fees

Exhibitions Details

Exhibit your Products & Services

Exhibit your Products & Services in Dermatology and Cosmetology Conference 2023. Exhibitors are welcomed from Commercial and Non-Commercial Organizations related to the conference title.

• The best platform to develop new partnerships & collaborations.
• Best location to speed up your route into every territory in the World.
• Our exhibitor booths were visited 4-5 times by 80% of the attendees during the conference.
• Network development with both Academia and Business.

Exhibitor Benefits

• Exhibit booth of Size-3X3 sqm.
• Promotion of your logo/Company Name/Brand Name through the conference website.
• Promotional video on company products during the conference (Post session and Breaks).
• Logo recognition in the Scientific program, Conference banner, and flyer.
• One A4 flyer inserts in the conference kit.
• An opportunity to sponsor 1 Poster Presentation Award.

Conference Session Tracks

Acne and Eczema – Types | Acne Treatment Methods | Atopic Dermatitis | Challenges in Dermatology | Clinical Trials and Case Studies | Cosmetic Dermatology | Cosmetology: Surgeries and Procedures |  Dermatology and Aesthetic Science | Dermatology for Plastic Surgeons | Effects of Aging on Skin | Green Cosmetics | Hair Loss Management and Advances in Trichology |  Impact of Hormones on the Skin | Major Risks from Cosmetic Products | Melanoma Skin Cancers | Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus | Microbiome |  Nano Cosmetics and Nanotechnology in Dermatology | Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Oral Health & Skin Care | Perfumery and Cosmetic Sciences| Plastic Surgery | Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cosmetic Therapy | Psoriasis | Role of Dietary Supplements on Healthy Skin | Skin Nutrition and Anti-Aging Medicine | Surgeries & Therapies in Dermatology | Thread Lifting |  Venereology and Infectious Skin Diseases| Others

Targeted Countries 

• EU
• Switzerland
• United States
• China
• Brazil
• Canada
• Japan
• Russia
• Australia
• Netherland
• United Kingdom
• Germany

Scientific Session

Track 1: Surgical and Non- Surgical Aesthetic Treatment

Aesthetics is a comprehensive term for practices which focus on improving the appearance of individuals via cosmetic treatments. It includes the treatment of scars, wrinkles, moles, excessive fat, unwanted hair, and skin discoloration. Reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery, and Plastic surgery are a part of surgical aesthetic procedures. Surgical procedures: liposuction, facelifts, breast implants, Radiofrequency ablation. Non-Surgical procedures: radio frequency skin tightening, non-surgical liposuction, chemical peel. Combination of both kinds of procedures is used extensively by dermatologists.

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Track 2: Dermatopathology

Dermatopathology focuses on diagnosis and observation of skin diseases along with infections, chronic and neoplastic diseases. Dermatopathology involves the microscopic examination, description and interpretation of diagnostic assay specimens obtained from the skin. A dermato-pathologist performs a series of microscopic observations to detect the actual disease. Interpretation of skin specimens is difficult as several inflammatory skin diseases share identical basic inflammatory method or pattern. The ultimate identification needs clinical input and clinicopathological correlation. In some cases, extra specialized testing must be performed on biopsies, as well as technique, assay, microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular-pathologic analysis.

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Track 3: Cosmetic Dermatology

Cosmetic medicine is one in every of the foremost advanced side within the field of medicine that options the follow of medicine that offers priority to the appearance of someone. The relevant medication and medical specialty surgery emphasize the identification, treatment, and bar of skin problem, there's a big side of the specialty directed towards raising the patient's look. Cosmetic dermatologists give medical and surgical treatments to individuals with issues like microorganism or fungus infections, aging, acne, sensitivity, unwanted hair, benign skin growths, and uneven skin pigmentation.

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Track 4: Dermato-Oncology

Skin disease is by a long shot the most well-known kind of tumor. On the off chance that you have skin growth, it is essential to know which sort you have on the grounds that it influences your treatment choices and your standpoint.

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Track 5: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Surgery is performed to restore an individual’s body i.e. to improve the functioning of the body parts. It covers a wide range of conditions. Reconstructive surgery is performed to restore faces after trauma and to reconstruct the head and neck after cancer. The common feature is that the operation attempts to restore the anatomy or the function of the body part to normal. Few procedures which are to be discussed at the conference include-Breast enhancement: Reduction & Lift, Skin cancer removal, Burn, Scar revision and Hand Surgery.

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Track 6: Trichology and Hair Transplant

Hair is an indicator of good health; it is an extension of the skin. Hair quality reflects a person’s physical health. Trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the human hair and scalp. Hair loss can cause great suffering, and there are many misconceptions about its reasons and treatment. There are some types of hair loss which can have a natural or spontaneous recovery. Excessive hair loss can often be a symptom of some other problem or variation in the metabolism of the body and for this reason, co-operation between the patient’s doctor and the trichologist is often necessary.

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Track 7: Treatments and Trends in Cosmetics

There is a direct link between health and beauty. As the hair and skin care industry is growing we have observed an increase in the use of Nutraceuticals, which comes in many forms- as herbal products and dietary supplements. The concept of using Nutricosmetics is new, a wide range of dietary supplements are produced to target various day to day problems which are encountered daily, from aging skin to male and female baldness pattern. The need to consume antioxidants has increased to stop the oxidation and destruction of healthy cell tissues.

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Track 8: Cosmetics and Skin Care

There is a direct link between health and beauty. As the hair and skin care industry is growing we have observed an increase in the use of Nutraceuticals, which comes in many forms- as herbal products and dietary supplements. The concept of using Nutri cosmetics is new, a wide range of dietary supplements are produced to target various day to day problems which are encountered daily, from aging skin to male and female baldness pattern. The need to consume antioxidants has increased to stop the oxidation and destruction of healthy cell tissues.

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Track 9: Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgical procedures cause weight loss by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or by a combination of both gastric restriction and malabsorption. Bariatric procedures also often cause hormonal changes. Most weight loss surgeries today are performed using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic surgery). The most common bariatric surgery procedures are a gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.

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Track 10: Business Outlook of Cosmetology

The beauty industry is known to be resistant to the economic downturn and in today’s environment of rising per capita incomes the beauty business is flourishing. The increasing demand for the dermatology service is due to various skin disorders, skin cancer and most importantly the cosmetic surgery. The dermatology industry is highly fragmented with consolidation expected due to rising costs and complexity. Young dermatologists are increasingly choosing multi-physician settings over solo practices getting a financial profile with profit margins averaging 20%+ in 2012. The focus is on understanding the future market potential for the current and emerging technologies and products within the dermatological therapeutics industry. This conference assesses the available therapeutic procedures for skin, along with the drugs and technologies currently being used for various skin treatments.

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