The "MEIDAM" conference and exhibition witnesses the introduction of new biological treatments for the treatment of genetic eczema
24 September 2022
The Seventh Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition “MEIDAM” witnessed the launch of a number of new drugs and treatments of chronic skin diseases, in addition to the latest laser devices, which are expected to gain widespread popularity by dermatologists and laser centers.
Dr. Khaled Al-Nuaimi, Consultant Dermatologist & Laser Surgeon, and President of the Conference, said that due to the importance of the conference and the Dubai market in relation to the Gulf markets, major international companies have introduced their latest treatments for psoriasis and alopecia areata, in addition to new biological treatments for genetic eczema, in addition to a large number of the latest laser devices during it.
Regarding the cosmetic market in the Gulf countries, Dr. Saad AlSogair, Secretary General & Treasurer of "MEIDAM", said that there are several elements that made the Gulf countries a preferred destination for many nationalities to perform cosmetic operations, as they provide the latest devices and treatment techniques, and attract experienced medical professionals, international standards, and strict control by health authorities in the application of international standards.
The components also included the provision of comprehensive tourism packages that include hotel discounts and accommodation facilities, the availability of a wide network of major medical institutions that have obtained an international accreditation certificate, the competitive prices of the services provided, the short period for obtaining them, and the safe, tolerant, multicultural environment.
He pointed out that liposuction, fat removal, and body sculpting are among the most popular surgical cosmetic procedures, both men and women, of various Arab nationalities, as well as rhinoplasty, and face-lifting by surgical and non-surgical methods that rely on injections of filler and Botox materials.
He explained that the revenues of the cosmetic sector in the countries of the region have recently increased by between 30 and 35%, compared to the past five years, despite the presence of the pandemic and its obstacles.
Dr. Saad attributed the reasons behind this great development that occurred in this sector in the Gulf countries to the constantly increasing number of people, especially middle-class residents, who are the most active group in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic surgeries, as well as the availability of the latest Devices, doctors and medical competencies.
He explained that the control of health authorities in the countries of the region over doctors' permits and medical licenses for facilities in a thoughtful manner and with accurate specifications, based on high international standards, contributed to raising the quality of operations and reducing erroneous practices, which encouraged people to choose the UAE as a place for plastic surgery.
Regarding the surgeries in demand in the recent period, Dr. Saad stated that the operations of body sculpting and filling the different parties, whether with fillers or using the body's own fat, are the most common operations, noting that Arab nationalities are the most popular to undergo plastic surgery of this and other types.
Moreover, a meeting was held between the President of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Royal College of Physicians with the heads of Arab and foreign societies participating in the conference. They discussed the importance and necessity of focusing on training new doctors to provide them with practical experience and skills. It was also agreed to launch a treatment protocol on how to deal with acne in the body, after extracting the results of the latest scientific research, the focus was also placed on the need to conduct medical research, specifically in the Middle East, based on the request of the World Health Organization.