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Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, RPh, MD, FPDS Head, PDS Committee on Public Safety and Professional Competency
Have you noticed that after cleaning your face with water alone you find that most of the dirt and make up are still on your skin after? This is because most environmental impurities and cosmetic products are not water-soluble plus the oil produced by your skin. Although water can remove 65% of the dirt on the skin, it is less effective in removing oils produced by the skin or from cosmetics. This is where we thank the many men and women responsible for the development and evolution of the cleanser we know today.
Cleansers are surface-active substances or substances that is formulated with an emulsifier or surfactant with the purpose of lowering the surface tensions of two immiscible liquid. We know that oil does not mix with water, therefore cleaning your skin with water alone won’t be enough since most dirt on your face probably won’t dissolve in water. The surfactants or emulsifiers found in our cleansers will enveloped the molecules of all nonwater soluble impurities on our skin allowing them to be mixed with water facilitating skin cleansing. In short, surfactants help oily substances dissolves in water.
An ideal cleanser is a product that can remove hydrophilic and lipophilic skin impurities without irritating, damaging or disrupting the skin barrier. A typical cleanser contains the following:
As the cleansing technology evolved and new discoveries, in terms of skin cleansing, are made, history saw a lot changes with soaps are made. From DIY soaps to soap-free cleansers, consumers now have a variety of cleansers that they can choose from.
Soap is composed of fats, oil, and salt. It raises the pH of the skin to 9 or 10 making it more basic or alkali. Because of its high pH level, soaps are drying and irritating.
Syndet or synthetic detergent, unlike soaps, does not undergo saponification and their main ingredient is a non-soap synthetic surfactant. Weak acid and emollients are added to lower its pH level making it neutral to slight acidic. Syndet bars are less irritating and damaging to the skin. They also have a high free fatty acid content that helps keep skin moisturized. Combar, like true soap, has a pH level of 9-10 but they are said to be milder than soap and cleans better than syndet.
Lipid-free cleansing lotion is composed of fatty alcohol which facilitates evaporation making rinsibility high. This type of cleanser does not need to be washed off and can be removed by wiping them off the skin. This cleanser also contains emollients and humectants that counter the drying and irritating effect of surfactants. Cleansing lotion is ideal for sensitive skin because of its composition and less water exposure.
Liquid cleanser or bodywash is a combination of anionics, amphoteric, and notions surfactants mixed with silicone. A study done by Keane et. Al on Chinese herbal creams showed that liquid cleanser can remove bacteria by 85% versus bar soap with 65%. This is because of the low ph level of the cleanser enabling it to maintain skin’s ph at physiologic level coupled with the activity of the surfactant emulsifying these bacteria and washing them off. Emollients are also incorporated in this type if cleanser making it milder and far less irritating than bar soaps.
Cold cream or cleansing balm, which is commonly used to removed makeup, contains surfactant or emulsifier mixed with a lipid solvent.
Lambert H, Plessis S, Bloem A, Prong H, Et al. Natural skin surface pH Is on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2006; 28(5):359-70
The DSP-PDS, with the initiative of the Head of the CME and Socials Committee, Dr. Claudine Yap Silva and Dr. Maria Franchesca S. Quinio-Calayag respectively, held its very first learning activity exclusive to the members last February 23, 2023. During the online meeting, Dr. Franchesca Marie Ilagan shared five interesting cases obtained from her Fellowship training in Taiwan and Dr. Jolene Kristine G. Gatmaitan-Dumlao shared a difficult consult case from her province in Baguio. The diplomates and fellows of the DSP-PDS enjoyed and at the same time incurred additional insights to their subspecialization.
The newly elected Board of Directors and the Committee Heads of the DSP-PDS held their first meeting last February 19, 2023 at the Loggia by Margarita Fores at Palacio de Memoria in Roxas Boulevard. The team met and discussed each of the committees’ plans for 2023-2024.
(L-R): Terese Monette O. Aquino, MD (Research), Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD (Membership), Victoria P. Guillano, MD, Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD (PRO), Daisy K. Ismael, MD (Vice president), Johannes F. Dayrit, MD (Secretary), Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD (President), Mara P. Evangelista-Huber, MD (Treasurer), Mary Grace Anne A. Calvarido, MD (for Publicity), Claudine Yap Silva, MD (CME)
(L-R): Terese Monette O. Aquino, MD (Research), Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD (Membership), Victoria P. Guillano, MD, Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD (PRO), Daisy K. Ismael, MD (Vice president), Maria Franchesca Q. Calayag, MD (Socials), Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD (President), Mara P. Evangelista-Huber, MD (Treasurer), Mary Grace Anne A. Calvarido, MD (for Publicity), Claudine Yap Silva, MD (CME)
Dermatologic Surgery is a basic competency in dermatology yet a challenging field that heavily
requires skills.
For years, the department has been having dermatologic surgery workshops with Dr. Ida M.
Tiongco, a Dermatologic Surgeon of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical
Center, and a visiting consultant of the Department of Dermatology of the Ospital ng Maynila
Medical Center. She has been sharing to the department her time and expertise to instill core
procedural skills while emphasizing practical and efficient techniques.
Besides seeing a good mentor demonstrating the actual procedure, one has to know the basics
in order to understand the ways and means on how to be a competent dermatologic surgeon.
With that, the book entitled “Practical Basic Dermatologic Surgery” was formed by Dr. Ida
Tiongco, along with the OMMC Dermatology Batch 2021 and the Dermatologic Surgery
Committee.
The book was officially launched last January 24, 2023 at the Bagong Ospital ng Maynila
Auditorium, which was attended by a multitude of esteemed guests including colleagues from
the Philippine Dermatological Society, OMMC hospital administrators and special guests like Dr.
Antonio Ligot, and Mr. Randy David.
After years of social distancing, guests were able to reconnect and bond over shared stories,
sticky kakanin and other delicious Filipino merienda.
Starting from the moment the book was envisioned to be made to how each chapter was being
written, attendees of the event were entertained and informed with interesting speeches and
video presentations.
Dr. Ida Tiongco, along with the co-authors were awarded with certificates of appreciation for
their meritorious role in writing the book. As the event was coming to a close, book signing was
also done for guests who have purchased a copy of the book to commemorate this special day.
Being able to share the learnings and experience the department has obtained from a pillar of
dermatologic surgery, the OMMC Department of Dermatology is honored to have been part of
this momentous event.
From the must-know basics in dermatologic surgery, to the useful, practical and efficient
techniques, the department is proud to continue supporting Dra. Tiongco and all her endeavors
related to dermatologic surgery.
For our upcoming activities this year, the OMMC Department of Dermatology will be opening
once again, after 3 years, our annual Pig’s Feet Workshop headed by Dra. Ida Tiongco to the
different PDS institutions. This will be held on May 23, 2023 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the
Bagong Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, Auditorium. For those interested in participating, you
may contact Dr. Amora at 09774026807 or message our official Facebook (OMMC Dermatology)
to register.
For those who are still interested in purchasing our book Practical Basic Dermatologic Surgery,
copies are still available. You may contact Dr. Amora at 09774026807 for orders or you may get
a copy during our upcoming Pig’s Feet Workshop.
The DSP-PDS welcomed the Chinese New Year this year by holding its annual General Assembly and Oath-taking Ceremonies at the Peng Lai Chinese Restaurant in Quezon City. The event was hosted by the Head of the Socials Committee, Dr. Maria Franchesca Q. Calayag. After saying grace and thanking the Lord for His abundant blessings, the program began with the welcome remarks followed by the Accomplishment Report of the outgoing DSP-PDS president, Dr. Arnelfa C. Paliza. Two new members, Dr. Ivan Arni C. Preclaro and Dr. Franchesca Marie Ilagan, had their oath-taking as Diplomates led by Dr. Georgina C. Pastorfide. The other inductees who took their oaths last December 2022 and who were not present during this General Assembly were Dr. Deo Adiel Wong, MD; Maria Len C. Balmores, MD; and Catherine G. Teodosio, MD. The newly elected board of trustees for 2023-2024 likewise took their oaths. The program ended with the newly appointed president, Dr. Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, giving an inspiring message. The event was attended by 30 members (15 physical and 15 online).
Master of ceremonies Maria Franchesca Q. Calayag, MD, FPDS
Opening remarks and Accomplishment report by the outgoing DSP-PDS President, Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD, FPDS
Induction of the additional Diplomates 2022
(Left-Right) Ivan Arni C. Preclaro, MD, DPDS, Franchesca Marie Ilagan, MD, DPS, Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD (Chair, DSP-PDS Board of Examiners 2021-2022)
Induction of Board of Trustees 2023-2024
(Left-Right) Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FPDS (Membership Committee Head), Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD, FPDS (outgoing president), Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD, FPDS (president), Daisy K. Ismael, MD, FPDS (vice-president), Johannes F. Dayrit, MD, FPDS (secretary), Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD, FPDS (PRO), Dr. Georgina C. Pastorfide, MD, FPDS (Chair, Board of Examiners 2022-2023)
The 4th Annual meeting of the Asian Society of Dermatopathology (ASD) was organized by the Dermatopathology Society of the Philippines in the Philippine Dermatological Society (DSP-PDS). The event was held virtually on October 24-25, 2022 and was well-attended by multi-nationalities of over 195 registrants composed of dermatopathologists, pathologists, and dermatology consultants and residents/fellows-in-training. There were 17 plenary speakers from 8 different countries of Europe, USA and Asia with 10 case discussion speakers from the Asian countries All of the speakers were of high-caliber and world-renowned experts in their subspecialties. The overall chair of the organizing committee was Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD, FPDS, President of DSP-PDS, and the scientific committee was chaired by Ma. Jasmin J. Jamora, MD, FPDS.
Here are some of the testimonials from the attendees:
“The meeting was fantastic! It was a great success!”
Yu-Hung Wu, MD, ASD President
“It was a nice a meeting. Great job!”
Suat Hoon Tan, MD, ASD Vice-President
“The speakers were top-notched leaders in dermatopathology.”
Thuy Phung, MD, ASD treasurer
“It’s a hard act to follow.”
Joyce Lee, MD, ASD Chair of Education Committee
“The next ASD may not be able to have the caliber and number of speakers such as this”
Daisuke Tsuruta, MD, overall chair of upcoming 5th ASD Annual Meeting
“Many thanks for the academic feast.”
Sivaranjini Ramassamy, MD, delegate from India
“Thank you. I really enjoyed it. It was a great meeting. I love the platform. I look forward to next year’s one.”
Alexander Nirenberg, MD, delegate from Australia
Organizing Committee of the 4th ASD Annual Meeting together with Yu-Hung Wu, MD, President of ASD
Day 1 Plenary: Diagnostic clues in Medical Dermatopathology
1st row (L-R): Kara Melissa T. Culala, MD (moderator); Rosalie Elinitsas, MD (speaker); Dr. Jacqueline Junkins Hopkins, MD
2nd row (L-R): Dr. Joyce Lee, MD (moderator); Dr. Jennifer McNiff, MD (speaker); Dr. Jag Bhawan, MD
Day 1 Case Discussion
1st row (L-R): Dr. Bryan K. Guevara, MD (moderator); Chia Hui Yi, MD (speaker); Dr. Dongyoun Lee, MD (speaker)
2nd row (L-R): Dr. Sondang Mh Aemilia Pandjaitan Sirait, MD (moderator); Chao-Kai Hsu, MD (speaker); Lei Wang, MD (speaker)
Free communications with the Research Committee: Mara Therese E. Huber, MD (Chair) and Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan, MD (Member)
Day 1 Plenary: Challenging Dermatologic Infections
1st row (L-R): Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD (DSP-PDS president); Andrea Marie B. Mendoza, MD; Maria Isabel Beatriz L. Puno, MD (moderator)
2nd row (L-R): Nopadon Noppakun, MD (speaker); Johannes F. Dayrit, MD (speaker); Maria Franchesca S. Quinio, MD (moderator)
Day 2 Plenary: Tackling tumors and nails
1st row (L-R): Steven D. Billings, MD (speaker); Phyu P. Aung, MD (moderator)
2nd row (L-R): Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD (moderator); Mary Grace Anne A. Calvarido, MD (moderator)
Day 2 Case Discussion
1st row (L-R): Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD (DSP-PDS president); Andrea Marie B. Mendoza, MD; Erin Jane T. Santos, MD (moderator)
2nd row (L-R): Poonnawis Sudtikoonaseth, MD (speaker); Ikmal Hisyam Bakrin, MD (speaker); Daisuke Tsuruta, MD (speaker)
Day 2 Plenary: Advances in Dermatologic Diagnostics
1st row (L-R): Tan Suat Hoon, MD (moderator); Yu-hung Wu, MD (speaker); Riza Milante, MD (moderator)
2nd row (L-R): Ken Natsuga, MD (speaker); John McGrath, MD (speaker); Shang-Ian Tee, MD (speaker)
3rd row (L-R): Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD (moderator); Werner Kempf, MD (speaker); Arnelfa C. Paliza, MD (DSP-PDS president)
