Dermatology - 香港醫學組織聯會

VOL.15 NO.11 NOVEMBER 2010
for acne in this issue. In addition to the aforementioned
medical dermatological diseases, we are also privileged
to have Dr. Henry Chan, a renowned dermatologist
with keen research interests in the field, gives us
an update in the recent advancements in cosmetic
dermatology. I would also like to thank Dr. Simon Ku,
a very artistic dermatologist, for providing the cover
shot of this issue and Dr. CK Kwan, a keen hiker for
sharing some of his favourite hiking pathways in Hong
Kong.
I h o p e t h e s e a r t i c l e s w i l l c o n v i n c e y o u t h a t
dermatological issues are indeed more than just skindeep
and encourage everyone to give skin diseases
their due attention and care. May I also take this
opportunity to wish you all a joyful Christmas and all
the best in 2011.
The Cover Shot
Birds Photography
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Birds photography is probably one of the most exciting
and challenging endeavours of the photographic world.
Birds, both at-rest and in-flight, are elegant and beautiful.
Capturing wild birds in their natural habitats often
requires big telescopic lenses like 500, 600 or even 800mm.
This photo is a black kite, the commonest raptor found
in HK. It was captured in one late afternoon, when the
sun was shining from the side, illuminating her face and
the food inside her claws. It was taken at almost eye-level
with the bird flying directly towards the camera, giving it
an intrusive and vivid composition. Dr. Simon Lap-shing KU
MBBS(HK),
MRCP(UK), FHKCP,
FHKAM(MEDICINE)
Specialist in Dermatology
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