This year's focus on dermatology comes as the field experiences growth alongside trends such as the casualisation of procedures, steroid misuse, and entry of practitioners from unrelated fields.
Published Oct 23, 2025 | 6:43 AM ⚊ Updated Oct 23, 2025 | 6:43 AM
This year's focus on dermatology comes as the field experiences growth alongside trends such as the casualisation of procedures, steroid misuse, and entry of practitioners from unrelated fields.
Synopsis: The summit, which has the theme “Bridging Knowledge and Care in Dermatology,” will bring together dermatologists, aesthetic practitioners, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the problems, challenges and prospects in the field of dermatology.
The second edition of South First‘s Dakshin Health Summit will be held at the AIG Auditorium, Gachibowli, in Hyderabad on 9 November.
The summit, which has the theme “Bridging Knowledge and Care in Dermatology,” will bring together dermatologists, aesthetic practitioners, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to address issues in the field, including unqualified practices, steroid misuse, and social media’s impact on treatment decisions.
The inaugural Dakshin Health Summit held in August 2024 had featured discussions on various topics ranging from living a quality life for 100 years to the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in assisting doctors to diagnose diseases and fast food’s impact on infertility.
When: 9 November 2025
Where: AIG Auditorium, AIG Hospitals, P Janardhan Reddy Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500032.
Health journalism has been one of South First‘s core verticals. The Dakshin Health Summit extends this work into a platform for dialogue among professionals, policymakers, and practitioners.
The summit was conceived as an annual platform to address issues in medicine. This year’s focus on dermatology comes as the field experiences growth alongside trends such as the casualisation of procedures, steroid misuse, and entry of practitioners from unrelated fields.
Quackery, regulation & ethics: Discussion on unqualified practices, regulatory gaps, and ethical standards in dermatology and aesthetics.
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Cosmetic dermatology trends: Review of innovations from minimally invasive procedures to AI-driven personalization.
Skincare & skin aging: Preventive skin health, longevity science, and therapies for aging in Indian skin types.
Topical steroid abuse: Problems/Solutions Analysis of steroid misuse in dermatology treatment, over-the-counter access, regulatory gaps, and potential regional collaborations across South Asia.
Skin & hair treatment in the age of social media: Impact of social media on beauty standards and treatment demand, DIY skincare trends, and misinformation risks.
