[Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon] Chief Director Lee Sang-ju Attends 'Korea Derma 2023' as Secretary-General / Sinchon Station Dermatology

Many of you may have wondered, "What criteria does this clinic use to decide on treatments?" when receiving dermatology care. To put it simply, the trustworthiness of dermatology care stems from how consistently medical professionals keep up with and verify the latest academic trends.

Hello. This is Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon, your skin doctor. In this article, we'd like to share the news of our Chief Director Lee Sang-ju's participation in an international dermatology conference and explain how academic activities connect to actual clinical practice.

From June 23rd to 25th, the international academic conference 'Korea Derma 2023,' hosted by the Korean Dermatological Association, was held. It was a venue for sharing clinical insights and research findings in dermatology and discussing new treatment trends.

This conference saw the participation of over 800 dermatology professionals from 55 countries worldwide, including the US, Japan, Indonesia, and Singapore, along with 110 domestic pharmaceutical, bio, medical device, and cosmetic companies. Its scale alone shows it was a platform for diverse fields to interact, centered around dermatology.

At Korea Derma 2023, Chief Director Lee Sang-ju of Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon led the opening of the academic conference. As Vice President of the Korean Dermatological Association and Secretary-General of this international academic conference, he played a role in leading the overall event.

These activities also involve sharing Korea's aesthetic dermatology techniques and K-beauty clinical experience with the global dermatology community. Direct participation in the operation of an academic conference signifies continuously reviewing treatment standards by exchanging insights with fellow medical professionals outside the consultation room.

In the examination room, even with the same symptoms, each patient's skin condition and recovery patterns can differ. Therefore, medical professionals adjust the treatment direction based on verified insights rather than sticking to a single method.

Here's a summary of why participation in academic conferences is meaningful for patients:

• You can quickly access the latest clinical research and treatment trends.
• We review the indications and limitations of equipment and techniques with fellow medical professionals.
• Discussions on safety and side effect management are reflected in treatment.
• It broadens the scope of establishing treatment plans tailored to the patient's condition.
• We review treatment standards by comparing domestic and international cases.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave them via chat consultation for customized treatment for skin concerns.

Our Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon is composed of dermatology specialists who consistently participate in international academic conferences like Korea Derma 2023. The academic insights gained through these activities form the foundation for designing treatments for various skin concerns such as scars, pigmentation, and pores.

For example, for concerns that involve complex recovery processes, such as acne scars or depressed acne scars, a phased approach tailored to the condition is often needed rather than a single method. For pigmentation concerns, methods like Epidermal Pigment Removal for blemishes, age spots, and freckles may be considered, while for elasticity concerns, Thermage FLX or Ulthera might be considered together. The appropriate method is determined through consultation, and individual differences in effects and responses may occur.

Participation in academic conferences is not a one-time event. The research and discussions encountered there lead to a process of refining treatment standards. We aim to apply the insights gained through these activities to each patient's individual condition.

If you are curious about the cause of your skin concerns and the direction of treatment, we recommend consulting with a medical professional rather than trying to self-diagnose through online searches.

Chief Director Lee Sang-ju (MD, PhD, Yonsei University College of Medicine and Graduate School, completed dermatology residency at Severance Hospital, President of the Korean Dermatological Association) Chief Director Lee Sang-ju's Profile First Published 2023-07-06 / Last Reviewed 2026-06-16

This article is for informational purposes to introduce academic activities, and since skin conditions and treatment responses can vary for each individual, please consult with a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.