World Psoriasis Day celebrated at BMU; Psoriasis is not a contagious disease, but psoriasis can be treated It is possible to keep it under control: VC- BMU

World Psoriasis Day-2027 was celebrated at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) with the theme 'Look Beyond My Skin'. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, a colorful awareness procession was organized by Psoriasis Awareness Club and Bangladesh Dermatologist Society from the university's Battala to mark the day. Later, a scientific seminar was held at Lecture Hall 507 of the Super Specialized Hospital.The procession was inaugurated by the chief guest of the event, Bangladesh Medical University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui. The procession started from the university's Battala, circled the TSC, passed by D-Block, C-Block and Cabin Block and ended at the Super...

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World Psoriasis Day-2027 was celebrated at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) with the theme ‘Look Beyond My Skin’. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, a colorful awareness procession was organized by Psoriasis Awareness Club and Bangladesh Dermatologist Society from the university’s Battala to mark the day. Later, a scientific seminar was held at Lecture Hall 507 of the Super Specialized Hospital.The procession was inaugurated by the chief guest of the event, Bangladesh Medical University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui. The procession started from the university’s Battala, circled the TSC, passed by D-Block, C-Block and Cabin Block and ended at the Super Specialized Hospital. Teachers, doctors, residents, officers, nurses and employees of the university’s Department of Dermatology and Venereology from various levels participated in it. In the inaugural speech of the chief guest, Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui said, Psoriasis is a visible skin disease. Close relatives, family members, society or workplace want to stay away from patients affected by this disease. The purpose of this Psoriasis Awareness Club is to make people aware. This disease is not a contagious disease under any circumstances. Affected people should not be treated in such a way that they feel isolated or neglected. Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui said, the important thing about this disease is that it is visible on the skin. One-third of these patients suffer from arthritis. If this arthritis can be diagnosed in the early stage and given proper treatment, then that arthritis can be controlled well. Psoriasis can be controlled very well, if this cannot be done, then arthritis is very destructive. Then this arthritis affects the human limbs and spine, posing a threat to human movement. He said, with the progress of the era, many modern medical methods have come up. If we can give those treatments to patients, then even if they have psoriasis, these patients will be able to live a beautiful normal life. Therefore, to create awareness of this disease among the general public, our doctors and media workers will spread this message, this disease (psoriasis) is a disease that can be completely controlled and can be walked normally. It is not a contagious disease in any case. He also said, psoriasis can be controlled through treatment. There is no reason to hinder the normal life of people affected by this disease or to discriminate against them. It should be remembered that psoriasis is not a contagious disease in any way.The procession was attended by the University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Development) Professor Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Howlader, Chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Technology Professor Dr. M. Abu Hena Chowdhury, President of the Bangladesh Dermatologist Society Professor Dr. Muhammad Munir Rashid, President of the Psoriasis Awareness Club Professor Dr. Mohammad Samiul Haque, Professor of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology of BMU Dr. Mohammad Jamal Uddin, Associate Professor Dr. Lubna Khandaker, Associate Professor Dr. AKM Rezaul Haque, Associate Professor Dr. Mostaq Mahmud, Associate Professor Dr. Sharmin Sultana, Dr. Mohammad Abu Naser, and teachers and physicians of the department. The special guests at the seminar were Professor Dr. Nazmul Hossain, Director General of the Directorate of Health Education, Professor Dr. Jalal Uddin Mohammad Rumi, Director (Administration) of the Directorate of Health, Professor Dr. Md. Halimur Rashid, Director of the Disease Control Branch, and Professor Dr. Erfanul Haque Siddiqui, Director of the Planning and Development Office of Bangladesh Medical University. Many dermatologists from all over the country joined these programs through Zoom meetings, and they discussed psoriasis disease and its medical management and modern treatment methods in detail. More than 300 dermatologists from the country participated in the program. This Program edited by Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Azam Ranju.