FotoFinder & Friends Online Academy - Africa Edition

Thursday, July 23, 2026
18:00 SAST / 18:00 CEST

Join us for the first Africa Edition of the FotoFinder Academy and discover how dermoscopy, inflammoscopy and digital imaging technologies are transforming the diagnosis and management of skin diseases across diverse African populations.

This special session brings together leading dermatology experts from South Africa and Egypt to share practical insights, challenging clinical cases and the latest advances in skin cancer diagnostics, pigmentary disorders, inflammatory skin diseases and Total Body Mapping.

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on the unique dermoscopic features of skin of colour, diagnostic pitfalls, and strategies to improve clinical decision-making in everyday practice.

Dr. Zandile Spengane (South Africa)

Board-certified dermatologist based in Cape Town, South Africa, with a special interest in medical dermatology, skin cancer screening, mole mapping and dermatologic care for diverse skin types. Dr. Spengane will present challenging pigmentation cases and practical dermoscopic insights in skin of colour.

Prof. Willie Visser (South Africa)

Head of the Division of Dermatology at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Academic Hospital. His clinical and research interests focus on skin cancer, melanoma in skin of colour and inflammatory skin diseases. Prof. Visser will share practical insights into dermoscopy in diverse skin types, with a special focus on acral lesions, diagnostic challenges and melanoma detection in African populations.

Dr. Ahmed Sadek (Egypt)

Dermato-Venereology & Laser Consultant and Executive Board Member of the International Dermoscopy Society. An internationally recognized expert in dermoscopy, digital imaging and skin cancer diagnostics, Dr. Sadek will demonstrate how Total Body Mapping, AI-supported diagnostics and digital dermoscopy can enhance early skin cancer detection and long-term patient monitoring through real-world clinical cases.

What You Will Learn

• Dermoscopic features and diagnostic pitfalls in skin of colour
• Pigmentation disorders and challenging clinical cases
• Advances in inflammoscopy for inflammatory skin diseases
• Acral lesions and melanoma detection in African populations
• Practical applications of Total Body Mapping
• The role of digital imaging and AI in dermatology
• Strategies to improve diagnostic confidence in diverse patient populations

This unique educational session offers valuable clinical insights, real-world case discussions and practical takeaways for dermatologists and healthcare professionals working with diverse patient populations across Africa and beyond.

Register now and be part of the first FotoFinder Academy Africa Edition.