Dr. Thierry Passeron, MD, Ph.D
Head and Chair of the department of Dermatology in the University hospital of Nice, Head of the INSERM U1065 team 12, C3M laboratory, Nice, FRANCE
Thierry Passeron is Professor, head and chair of the department of Dermatology in the University hospital of Nice, France. He also heads the laboratory INSERM U1065 team 12, C3M, dedicated to the study of molecular mechanisms involved in pigmentation and melanoma.
He has been trained in Nice, France, and made his fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health at Bethesda, USA. He heads the University laser center in Nice. He is president of the Department of Clinical Research and Innovation of Nice University hospital. He has been the vice-president of the regional institute of cancer and vice president of the Côte d’Azur University. He has 16 international patents with 8 licensed, and more than 365 publications in scientific journals (h-index 60). He is the co-founder of NIKAIA Pharmaceuticals. He has received many grants and awards, including the prize Robert Degos, the Galien prize (category Dermatology and Cosmetology), and the prestigious Grand Prize Robert Debré for Medical Research. In 2021, he has been honored as Chevalier of the National Order of Merit.
His fields of research include pigmentary disorders (including vitiligo and melasma), alopecia areata, hidradenitis suppurativa, and lasers.
Abstract
Our knowledge of the damage induced on the skin by exposure to the sun, whether UVB, UVA or visible light, is constantly consolidating. We know more and more about the damage directly induced at cellular and clinical level, depending on the wavelength of exposure. Despite this, there are many preconceived ideas, resulting in inappropriate behavior towards the sun and inadequate skin protection. In this presentation, we will review the clinical impacts of sun exposure according to the type of radiation, the importance of a tailored photoprotection adapted to the skin type, geographical location and potential dermatoses. With regard to the points for improvement concerning suncare products, we'll focus on the importance of developing suncare products adapted to each individual and each skin type, as well as the need to improve the information provided to users on the exact protection offered to them. Finally, we'll look at the photoprotection of the future, discussing the optimal filtration to be provided according to the skin disorders we want to prevent, and the different ingredients or approaches that can be combined to filters to improve skin protection against solar radiation and preserve its health and integrity.