The Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Foundation Inc., (PADSFI) will hold its 9th Annual Convention on February 11, 12, 2009 at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City , Philippines.

Its theme for this year’s convention is “Masters 101, Cutting Edge in Dermatologic Surgery” and topics covered will be;

o Facial Rejuvenation with Facial aging Agents
o Optimal Non-surgical Combinations for aging gracefully
o Principle of Basic Dematologic Surgery
o Light Energy, lasers and Radio frequency devices
o Phlebology
o Liposuction and Fat transfer

Officers of the The Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Foundation, 9th Annual Convention are Isabel Lopez-Nazal , MD. President, and the Congress President is Maria Lourdes Uyehara-Scher, MD.

To more information, please contact any of the following

Email padsfi@yahoo.com/ padsfi09@yahoo.com
0922-888-1743 / 0926-671-7922 / 0918-268-8988

What do you do with your life when you are in midlife?  I have to make things happen, restore balance in my life and re- invent or re reframe myself. I am letting go of a phase of my life wherein I have to do what is in order, but now, do what I enjoy and like.

Before I have to do things because I have to, for someone else. Now I want to do things because I enjoy doing it and it gives me fulfillment and contentment. With these I am embracing a new life, my looks and my health becomes my responsibility.

For the past 5 years  I have gone through these changes:

I have shifted my work from public practice to private practice. I worked in a totally different environment and this gave me a new challenge and lots of opportunities..

I have involved myself into activities that my children do get involved in, in the end I am becoming a cool mom.  I blog, do facebook , follow them on twitter, watch the latest movies and concerts , updated my celphone and now I am using IMAC.

70 % of my work involves dealing with the young ones (Academe). I have change the way I look; I became aware of what’s new in fashion, thanks to my kids.

I may have disappointments and goals that have not been accomplished. But I am taking my time….

On October 1 – 3, 2009, 400 PACCD physician dermatologists members  from all over the Philippines will converge at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City for their 6th Annual Convention of PACCD. This year’s theme “Dermatology Crossover” will have activities such as pre-convention hands-on workshops, plenary lectures, research paper presentation, case presentations and discussions of current medical issues.

Schedule of Activities :

October 1, 2009                

Pre-convention workshop (exclusively for PACCD members) ,

De Ocampo Medical Center , Nagtahan Sta Mesa Manila

                Topics: Botox, Endopeel,and PRP

                                Chemical Peel and Fillers

                                Ultrasonic Cavitation System for Fat Reduction

                                Lecture Demonstration On First Aid and Basic Life Support

October 2, 3  ,2009     

Plenary Lectures

SMX Convention Center

               Topics:  Nephrology, Gynecology, Oncology, Psychiatry, Endocrinology,

                               Rheumatology, Veneriology and Dermatology

                                Cosmetic Dermatology

                               Research and Case Presentations

                               Implications of Integrated PMA Acts and Physicians Act in the Practice of                                                              Dermatology

The PACCD Mission

·         To provide the community quality service on Dermatology…Quality, Professionalism Service – all at affordable cost.

·         To professionalize the training of dermatology and make it readily \accessible to qualified doctors who wish to pursue specialization in this field.

·         To ensure the long-term objectives of training are epitomized in the satisfaction of patients while committing to the highest standards of practicing the profession.

·         To create lasting and mutually beneficent relationships with all members through efficient and personalized service.

·         We are a Society aggressively dedicated to the pursuit of a better Quality of life for all members and patients.

The Philippine Academy of Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology, rising to the challenge of a professional and competent dermatology practice. Hail To the organizers of the PACCD 6^th annual convention!

For more registration details of the PACCD convention, visit their website at http://www.paccd.org.ph email: paccd_2003@yahoo.com.

For the past 25 years, Dermcare Professional, Skin, Hair and Spa have been serving Filipinos for their skin problems. It started as Dermcare Pharmacy and Skin Clinic with their Dermcare Astringent # 1, 2 and 3 as the most popular product. Other very saleable items are Dermcare Rejuvenating Facial Lotion and Bleaching cream 4 in 1. Up to this time, these products are still the most sought after skin care products of Dermcare’s loyal clients.

With the clamor for skin and body treatments, Dermcare Skin and Body Shop offered facial and other skin services. Body soaps became popular among clients such as Dermcare Papaya soap with calamansi, Pimple soap and Derma Blanca whitening soap , lotion and facial cream.

Today Dermcare Professional Skin, Hair and Spa, boasts of several branches in Manila, all offering varied skin, hair and spa services. Dermcare Professional Skin, Hair and Spa, an advanced and revolutionary skin, hair and body clinic for today’s men and women.

Resident Dermatologists are always on duty for your skin treatment needs. Dermcare, for your kind of skin. Check out their most popular branches at 3rd floor Farmer’s Cubao and at Cuevas Tower Taft Ave. corner Pedro Gil , Manila. Philippines.

For your skin problems email me : annakatharinamd@gmail.com

...Teacher Anna...

Pocketful of Kids , the very first toy village in the Philippines is opening on October 25, 2008. The toy store carries only top-of-the-line developmental toys from reputable American and European brands.

Learning Resources, Educational Insights (Hot Dots pens, Playfoam and GeoSafari), Alex, Tatiri,

Melissa & Doug (Number One in wooden educational toys in the US)

Pocketful of Kids allows children to try out and experience the featured branded toys; there are also books (from Fully Booked), health food section, and playground with a “Know It All Tree” (a lighted talking tree).

From 0 to 99 years old, from simple colorful blocks to complex puzzles, Pocketful of Kids would have something for you! Pocketful of Kids toys can enhance a child to be :

Word Smart , People Smart, Music Smart, Nature Smart, Picture Smart, Number Smart, Body Smart

POCKETFUL OF KIDS encourages children to wonder, discover and learn through play.
POCKETFUL OF KIDS PLAYING AND LEARNING PUT TOGETHER!
Visit 15th Floor Strata 2000, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas
Tel # (02) 634-7888 or (02) 634-2888.

Store Hours: 10:00 AM – 7 :00 pm
email : pocketfulofkids@yahoo.com

Notes on Play:

Play, often described as “ the work of children”… is any voluntary activity engaged in for the purpose of enjoyment… it is not something a child does when he or she has nothing else to do , it is something the child has to do.
-Adele Pillitteri, PhD, RN, PNP
Author of the Maternal and Child Health Nursing

From being an infant, toddler, preschooler and school-age children, play is as an integral part of their life. Even if one reached adulthood, we want to play, we always feel at ease after we play. How can one forget his or her first toy? I will always remember my first “walking doll” given to me by my “lola”. Up to this time I would always recall how I played with it, how I used to change her dresses, combed her curly hair etc.

Unending thanks to the people who organized the Pantene bloggers night at Taste Asia , SM Hypermart last night October 17, 2008.

It was a mixture of fun, entertainment and “showbiz flavor” for bloggers with Ms Judy Ann Santos as the very special celebrity guest. The event introduces Pantene 3 minute miracle treatment with actual demonstration of how it works in 3 minutes.

If only Pantene was there during my college days, which I really have split ends problems due to frequent cold wave procedure (“kulot”, the hair trend during the 80’s))done in parlors.

The rest of the night even got me hooked to watch the performance of Ministix band. Why? Because they sang songs with gusto and songs of the 80’s was sound of the night ( the likes of Earth Wind and Fire, Hotdog, VST and Co.).

MAKING HAIR Miracles Happen- Pantene’s 3- minute Miracle Treatment.
Experience it and reverse 3 months of damage in just 3 minutes

On October 1 – 2, 2008, 300 physician dermatologists from all over the Philippines will converge at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City for their 5th Annual Convention of PACCD. This year’s theme “Updates in Dermatology 2008” will have activities such as seminars, workshops on lasers, exhibits, fellowship night and discussion of current issues regarding BFAD rules affecting the practice of Dermatology and the Revised PMA Code of Ethics correlated to the practice of dermatology.

Since 2003, the PACCD is founded and headed by Vinson B. Pineda, M.D.,F.P.A.C.C.D., F.A.A.D. PACCD aims to uplift dermatological practice by providing a venue for information and education for current practitioners and future dermatologists. The birth of the Philippine Academy of Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology marks the realization of each member’s dream of becoming a part of a professional, non-partisan group aiming to provide quality dermatologic care for the Filipino people.

One voice….One profession…..One service! The Philippine Academy of Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology , rising to the challenge of a competent dermatology practice. To the organizers of the PACCD annual convention wishing you a successful 5th annual convention.

For more details of the convention, visit their website at http://www.paccd.org.ph email: paccd_2003@yahoo.com.

As it was 35 years ago when I was still a kid, I remember the Pond’s commercial on TV. It shows how a woman maintain her youth fullness and look younger by using Pond’s cream. That TV commercial really imprinted something on my mind that I have to use this cream on my face to keep me younger looking. Through the years, I have been using Pond’s cold cream to remove my make –up.

I am glad that even with the advent of newer skin care products, Pond’s is still in the market but now with a variety of products for varied skin types and even formulated for the Filipina skin type. Even the packaging can be considered as hygienic, as it comes in a tube or easy squeeze container.

For those who want to use Pond’s, start having a skin care routine (especially those in their late 30’s) Pond’s Age Miracle line like the overnight repair cream and their eye treatment can be your starters. It’s better to start using one product at a time until your skin adjusts to it and see the results. It will only take you 10 minutes of your time in the evening to Cleanse, Moisturize and Rejuvenate your face. You owe it to yourself, start now and have a skin care routine and delay the signs of aging.