PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 1
20 November 2026, Friday

SESSION 1 - HAIR DISORDERS - UPDATES AND ADVANCES
An update on the latest advances in the understanding and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, histopathology of hair disorders, as well as the management of challenging cases.
Session 1 - Programme Details
V S RAJAN AUDITORIUM, NATIONAL SKIN CENTRE, LEVEL 1
8:00am - 8:25am | REGISTRATION AT NATIONAL SKIN CENTRE LOBBY | |
8:25am - 8:30am | OPENING ADDRESS BY CHAIRPERSON | |
8:30am - 9:00am | Advances In the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia | |
9:00am - 9:30am | Novel Techniques to Studying Hair Follicle Inflammation | |
9:30am - 10:00am | Updates in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata | |
10:00am - 10:15am | BREAK | |
10:15am - 10:45am | Dermatopathologic Challenges in Diagnosing Hair Disorders | |
10:45am - 11:15am | Challenging Cases From The Hair Clinic | |
11:15am - 11:45am | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | |
11:45am - 12:00pm | CONCLUDING REMARKS BY CHAIRPERSON | |

PHARMA-SPONSORED LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
SESSION 2 - UPDATES ON THE ROLE OF JAK INHIBITORS IN DERMATOLOGY
JAK inhibitors are increasingly used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. This talk will review current evidence on treatment efficacy and the positioning of JAK inhibitors within the therapeutic landscape. Key adverse effects, patient selection considerations and recommended monitoring will also be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on real-world clinical experience and practical approaches to optimising treatment outcomes.
Session 2 - Programme Details
V S RAJAN AUDITORIUM, NATIONAL SKIN CENTRE, LEVEL 1
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Optimizing Outcomes in Atopic Dermatitis: The Role of JAK inhibitors | |
CHAIRPERSON | Adj A/Prof PAN Jiun Yit | |
SPEAKERS | Dr Etienne WANG | Dr Agnes LIM |