Prof Motswaledi is a speaker, co-chair of the SCFSA online Skin Cancer Update.
Topic: Albinism in Africa
MBChB(Medunsa),MMED(Derm), FCDerm(SA)
Abstract:
Oculocutaneous Albinism consists of a group of genetic disorders characterized by diffuse pigmentory
dilution due to a partial or total absence of melanin pigment within melanocytes of the skin, hair follicles
and eyes. Melanocytes are present in the normal distribution, but fail to produce melanin due to the partial or complete absence of the enzyme tyrosinase.
By virtue of their skin, Albino people experience 2 fundamental problems: Skin health problems and Socioeconomic problems, which will be discussed in this presentation.
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Professor and Head of Department of Dermatology
College of Dermatologists of South Africa
Past President
International Society of Dermatology
Member of the editorial board
Prof Motswaledi history and Accolades
History:
Professor and Head of Department of Dermatology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa.
Published 50 papers in Peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed journals.
Presented several papers at local and international congresses.
Reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals, including the International Journal of Dermatology.
Editorial Board member of the International Society of Dermatology.
Immediate past President of the council of the College of Dermatologists of South Africa.