To commemorate the World Skin Health Day, the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists and the Dermatology Society of Lagos have partnered with La Roche Posay to organise an awareness and sensitization walk to Computer Village in Lagos. The initiative, proudly sponsored by La Roche Posay, was timely as the importance of skinhealth was taken to a market where many unsuspecting consumers have fallen victim to unsafe skincare products.
The walk, which started at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), ended at the Computer Village with free consultation to the traders and La Roche Posay sample products given to them according to their skin concerns. The activities commenced with a courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of LASUTH, Prof Adetokunbo Fabamwo, by the participating dermatologists from LASUTH and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). They were accompanied by representatives of La Roche Posay in Nigeria led by Mrs Beatrice Eneh.
According to Prof Fabamwo, the skin is the mirror to the body and people need to be mindful of what they rub on their skin. Experts said ailments people who rub harmful cream can suffer include skin cancer, thin skin, difficult surgeries, kidney disease, skin growths/warts, adverse reactions, skin colour changes, smell, and stretch marks that are difficult to treat. According to the La Roche Posay representative in Nigeria, Mrs Eneh, “We are proud to partner with Nigerian dermatologists on this important initiative because you cannot speak about overall wellness and skin care in isolation. La Roche Posay is a foremost dermatologist-recommended brand in the world and it is officially present in Nigeria. La Roche Posay products are available at any of the major pharmacy chains in Nigeria.”