**Almirall has announced that it will be hosting the 16th edition of its Skin Academy, a conference that encourages collaboration and the development of new methods and solutions in the field of dermatology.**
The event brings together a broad range of experts and clinicians from across the world, Almirall said, with this year’s offering featuring a programme aimed at sharing scientific knowledge on skin diseases, their treatment and clinical best practice.
The company’s chief medical officer, Volker Koscielny, said: “This is the 16th edition of the Skin Academy, and we are proud to continue to provide a leading platform for exchange and advancement in medical dermatology.
“Skin Academy fosters collaboration and co-creation of innovative approaches and solutions that help the medical dermatology community to better respond to the unmet needs of millions of people living with these conditions.”
Among the diseases covered by this year’s programme is actinic keratosis (AK), the most common precancerous skin condition, characterised by rough, scaly patches of skin that commonly develop on the most exposed areas of the body.
Skin Academy will aim to highlight the importance of early treatment in AK to prevent its progression to squamous cell carcinoma, with experts set to cover advancements in treatment, real-world evidence, as well as the importance of patient satisfaction in treatment outcomes.
Psoriasis, an immune-mediated disease that causes inflammation in the body, will be a key focus area of this year’s event and will be addressed in sessions dedicated to biologic treatments.
Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, will be another focal point, with experts offering insights into its pathophysiology, the role of IL-13 and the importance of advanced treatment protocol.
Topics on other dermatological conditions, including androgenetic alopecia, onychomycosis and chronic spontaneous urticaria, will also be included in the programme.
Ulrich Mrowietz, the Psoriasis Center at the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, said: “Deep collaboration across experts is essential for advancing medical dermatology and providing better treatment outcomes for patients.
“Almirall’s Skin Academy provides a unique platform for practitioners to explore latest scientific advances, clinical practice and discuss a broad range of skin diseases, with an emphasis on holistic, personalised patient care and well-being.”