We analyze the role of the International School of Derma in a world where access to knowledge is easier than ever and yet, we increasingly need to fight misinformation, especially in fields such as health. This is how our dream was born: democratizing knowledge in dermatology. In this sense, we will talk about how the ISD, organizer of the symposium, has changed the rules of online learning in dermatology and its alliances with the University of Barcelona and DermaJAL.

We will delve into the photobiology of the skin, focusing on the physiological implications of UV radiation and highlighting its effects on cell damage, skin aging, and skin cancer risk. Additionally, current UV radiation conditions in Mexico, characterized by a persistently high UV index, and its implications for skin health will be addressed. Trends in the incidence of skin cancer in the country and the future perspective regarding the effects of chronic damage caused by prolonged exposure to UV radiation will also be discussed.

We will talk about the relationship between circadian rhythms, melatonin and skin health, the skin's peripheral clocks, the relationship between UV radiation and dermatological diseases and sleep disorders in people with skin pathologies.

We will review the epidemiology of skin cancer in the world, discover the new therapies available to treat the disease and address the issue of prevention and education around this topic.

The effects of pollution on the skin will be addressed and the synergy between UV radiation and pollution will be discussed, and how this especially affects some regions of Mexico. In addition, how pollution aggravates skin diseases will be explored and anti-pollution strategies will be analyzed.

We will go over the main photoprotection methods, how to adapt them to each phototype and how to use them. Also the importance of its use in the prevention of skin cancer and how it affects the synthesis of vitamin D.

We will explore how continuing education and international alliances become fundamental pillars in a world where global collaboration is key to advancing dermatology. We will highlight the impact of these initiatives on medical practice in Mexico, emphasizing the importance of training with the latest scientific evidence. The president of the Dermatological Society of Jalisco and DermaJAL College will share how these strategies benefit both healthcare professionals and the local population, ensuring a level of medical care excellence.