Dr. Assem Farag, MD Curriculum Vitae

Assem Mohamed Farag 64A Ramses St., Roxy, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt 01222141058 (202) 24508851 / 24508852 (202) 26175100/200/300

Degrees

• 1976:
• 1982:
• 1988:

M.B., B.Ch. Ain Shams University. M.Sc. in Dermatology & Andrology – Ain Shams University. M.D. in Dermatology & Andrology – Benha School of Medicine, Zagazig University.

Training & Academic Appointments

• 1977 – 1982:
• 1982 – 1988:
• 1988 – 1992:
• 1992 – 1997:
• 1997 – until now:

Residency in Ain Sham’s Hospital & Ministry of Health Hospitals. Assistant Lecturer of Dermatology, Benha School of Medicine, Zagazig University. Lecturer of Dermatology, Benha School of Medicine, Zagazig University. Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Benha School of Medicine, Zagazig University. Professor of Dermatology, Benha Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University.

Examples of Recent Publications

• Basal cell carcinoma: Evaluation of intralesional injection of interferon 2 Journal of Pan-Arab League of Dermatologists, Vol. 3, No. 1, March 1992
• Ultrastructure study of hypopigmented lesions of Pityriasis versicolor Journal of Pan-Arab League of Dermatologists, Vol. 4, No. 2, Sept. 1993.
• Atopic dermatitis: Role of Langerhans cells
• Ultrastructure changes after Fluconazole treatment in Pityriasis versicolor Egypt J Derm & Ven, Vol. 13, No. 2, July 1993.
• Ultrastructure of immotile spermatozoa in infertile patients Egypt J Derm & Ven, Vol. 13, No. 2, July 1993.
• Oral Fluconazole therapy in Tinea cruris: Ultrastructural changes Egypt J Derm & Ven, Vol. 12, No. 2, July 1992.

• Oral Fluconazole in the treatment of Tinea cruris / corporis J of Pan-Arab League of Dermatologists, Vol. 3, No. 1, March 1992.
• One-week therapy with oral Terbinafine in cases of Tinea cruris / corporis British Journal of Dermatology (1994) 131: 684-686.
• Acne vulgaris: Ultrastructural changes after treatment with Azelaic a. 20% The Journal of Dermatological Treatment (1995) 6: 151-154.
• Homozygous acceptor splice site mutation in DSG1 disrupts plakoglobin localization and results in keratoderma and skin fragility J Dermatol Sci 2018 Feb 2;89(2):198-201. Epub 2017 Dec 2.
• Topical kinase inhibitors induce regression of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma Exp Dermatol. 2019 May; 28(5): 609–613. Published online 2019 Mar 13. doi: 10.1111/exd.13902
• Clinical characteristics and management of chronic spontaneous urticaria in patients refractory to H-Antihistamines in Asia, Middle-East and Africa: Results from the AWARE-AMAC study World Allergy Organ J 2020 Apr 30;13(4):100117. Epub 2020 Apr 30.
• Combined Low-Dose Isotretinoin and Pulsed Dye Laser Versus standard-Dose Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Lasers Surg Med. 2021 Jul; 53(5):603-609. doi: 10.1002/lsm.23356. Epub 2020 Nov 13. Examples of Recent Lectures & Abstracts

• Systemic management of cutaneous fungus infections Dermatology 2000 – Vienna, May 1993.
• Two and four weeks treatment with oral terbinafine in onychomycosis – Case reports Dermatology 2000 – Vienna, May 1993.
• The new oral antifungals: current status and clinical evaluation The 1st GCC’s International Conference on Dermatosciences, Muscat, Feb., 1993.
• Dose adjustment of new oral antifungals The 2nd GCC’s International Conference on Dermatology, Qatar, 1994.
• Evaluation of immune complexes in patients with atopic dermatitis VIII International Food Allergy Symposium, Denver, July 1993. Societies & Associations

• Member of Egyptian Society of Dermatology, Pan-Arab League of Dermatologists, and the Mediterranean Association of Dermatology (AMED).
• Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Examples of International Congresses

• 1992 – 2005:
• 1996 – 2004:
• 2008 – till now:

American Academy Meetings. European Academy Meetings. Chairman of Sharm Derma International Conferences

Sharm Derma 2021 THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR DERM ATOLOGY & COSMETOLOGY

Sharm Derma International Conferences are held twice yearly in Cairo & Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt). Many International and Middle-East professors are invited to the Conference. It includes many interesting courses, workshops, and plenary lectures. Many awards are granted during the Conference, e.g. for the best clinical case presentation, Best research, Outstanding Dermatologist’s Award & Dr. Abdel Wahab Al-Fouzan Award. The Largest Middle East Scientific Exhibition for Pharmaceutical Companies & Medical Equipment in addition to an amazing opening ceremony are displayed during the Conference. Cultural & social events are an exciting part of Sharm Derma Conferences, e.g. Gala dinner, Bedouin night and folkloric dancing during a sensational Nile cruise are some of the activities during the conference.

• 2018 – till now: Chairman of Sharm Derma Academy Conferences. Sharm Derma Academy (SDA) is one of the leaders in cosmetic surgery training for doctors. The training courses are offering hands-on Botulinum Toxin injector & Fillers training for medical professionals interested in delivering filler treatments to their own clients. Medical professionals will learn from experts via lectures as well as hands-on clinical training. All courses are taught by aesthetic dermatologists.
• 2014: Chairman of the 14th International Pan Arab League of Dermatology Conference Jointly with Sharm Derma 2014. Examples of Lectures & Courses by Prof. Assem Farag
  • Clinical Courses in Dermatology (120 hrs – yearly).
  • Value Added Program in Dermatology (VAPs-D): a) 6 lectures in Dermatology in Egypt (yearly). b) 3 lectures in Jordan (yearly). c) 3 lectures in Lebanon (yearly).
  • Clinical Course in Dermatology in Dubai Derma (21 credit hours).
  • Clinical Course in Dermatology in Saudi Arabia (30 credit hours).
  • Speaker in Precongress Dermatology & Dermatopathology Courses in Dubai.
  • AAD Global Education Day of Dermatology (Washington 2016, San Diego 2018). Books & Journals

• Author of: 1. Perspectives in Dermatology and Andrology – New 6 books:

• Infections & infestations –2020.
• Diseases of Hair, Nails, Sebaceous & Sweat Glands, Dermoscopy & Therapeutics (I) – 2018.
• Tumors of the Skin – 2018.
• Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases, Metabolic & Nutritional Disorders, Dermatology & Internal Medicine, & Therapeutics III – 2018.

• Non-infectious granulomas, dermatoses due to physical agents, cutaneous malignant lymphoma, miscellaneous diseases – 2018.
• Genodermatoses (in collaboration with Prof. John McGrath) – 2018.
• Hypersensitivity reactions, erythema & telangiectasia, peripheral vascular diseases, pigmentary disorders – 2018.
• Papulosquamous Disorders, Bullous Diseases, and Laser Basics & Applications – 2018.

2. Principles of Skin and Venereal Diseases.
3. A Color Atlas of Dermatology.
4. Atlas of Regional Dermatology (4 volumes)
5. Manual of Aesthetic Dermatology and Cutaneous Laser Techniques (2018).
6. Sexually transmitted diseases (2018).
7. Andrology (Male infertility & sexology) (2018).
8. Atlas of Dermatology (A, B, C, …. Z) (Diagnostic criteria & Therapeutic intervention) (2020-2021).

• Previous Editor of: 1. Advances in Dermatology “4 issues per year”. 2. Journal of Pan-Arab League of Dermatologists.