International Conference on Skin Therapy and Cosmetics, Cannes, France, September 29-October 4, 1985

The first International Conference on Skin Therapy and Cosmetics took place in Cannes, France, from September 29 to October 4, 1985, with over five hundred participants from forty-four nations. The conference, hosted by the French Society of Dermatology and directed by Dr. Richard Dobson with co-director Dr. Jean-Paul Ortonne, featured a range of topics including aging skin, retinoids, hair care products, acne therapy, and injectable collagen. Dr. Bruce Thiers from the Medical University of South Carolina discussed the natural history and treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting intralesional steroid injections as the most effective treatment. The conference also included daily luncheon symposia where attendees could engage with experts on various subjects.