Diversity in Dermatology
Virtual Conference
enduring material available until april 30
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Courses – Enduring Material
Hair Loss and Hair Trends in African American Females
- Identify risk factors of hair loss in African American females
- Understand the common diagnoses and treatment of hair loss in AA females
- Understand hair trends in AA females and considerations in treatment
- Discuss a practical clinical approach to managing a hair loss patient
Faculty:
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
Laser in Skin of Color
- Develop an approach in selecting appropriate lasers for skin of color
- Understand risk factors that may affect treatment outcomes in skin of color
- Understand which lasers may be utilized in patients with underlying conditions
- Develop an awareness of possible adverse outcomes that may be associated with lasers in skin of color
Faculty:
Jeffrey Hsu, MD
Treating the Transgender Population with Isotretinoin
- Understand the concerns that may arise in treatment of transgender patients with isotretinoin
- Develop a treatment plan to minimize adverse effects and optimize outcome
- Understand the approach to birth control options with the use of isotretinoin
- Understand the approach to iPledge
Faculty:
Josh Zeichner, MD
Recognizing Skin Cancer and Melanoma in Patients of Color
- Identify features that enhance early skin cancer and melanoma detection in patients of color
- Understand risk factors that may increase skin cancer and melanoma in patients of color
- Identify and understand how to access high-risk anatomical areas in patients of color
- Identify potential areas of misdiagnosis in patients of color
Faculty:
George Cohen, MD
Unmasking Pigmentary Disorders
- Understand common pigmentary disorders and develop a differential diagnosis
- Develop and execute effective treatment plans and how to counsel patients appropriately for pigmentary disorders in skin of color
- Identify pros and cons of the various treatment options for pigmentary disorders
- Learn how to avoid and prevent pigmentary changes
Faculty:
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
Genetic and Rare Skin Disorders You Won’t Want to Miss
- Develop an understanding of common features/ clues that may suggest genetic or rare disorder
- Understand what tests to order, where to send these tests, and who to refer or collaborate with when dealing with rare and genetic skin disorders
- Familiarize yourself with genetic and rare skin disorders, the approach to these disorders, and potential treatment options
- Understand the prevalence of these disorders in a diversified population
Faculty:
Ted Rosen, MD
How to Overcome Itch and Long-Term Skin Sequelae of Atopic Dermatitis
- Define a treatment plan for patients presenting with uncontrolled pruritic atopic dermatitis
- Develop a differential diagnosis for common mimics of atopic dermatitis when unresponsive to treatment, especially in the adult population
- Understand how to avoid, prevent, and treat long-term sequelae of atopic dermatitis to include stubborn lichenification, pigmentary changes, scarring, and the psychosocial aspect of the disease.
- Understand common co-morbidities seen in atopic dermatitis patients
Faculty:
Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD
The Use of Biologics and the Effects of Co-Morbidities in Psoriasis
- Discuss the prevalence of co-morbidities in the psoriatic population
- Review the currently commercially available biologic therapies and how they may impact psoriasis co-morbidities
- Understand how psoriasis can affect rates of depression and how appropriate therapy can increase a patient’s quality of life
- Review recommendations for monitoring a patient on biologic therapy with co-morbidities
Faculty:
John Koo, MD
Nicholas Brownstone, MD
The Future Approach to Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
- Understand the approach to the management of the pediatric patient with atopic dermatitis
- Understand the evolving treatments in atopic dermatitis, including novel biologics and other topical and systemic therapies in development
- Become familiar with the management of common side effects from current systemic treatment options
- Develop appropriate dialog with the patient’s parents to set expectations, educate, and discuss the risks versus benefits of different treatment options
Faculty:
Pearl Kwong, MD
Is it Psoriasis? Differentiating and Treatment for Pediatric Psoriasis Patients
- Identify and understand clinical clues to diagnosing psoriasis in pediatric patients during the physical exam
- Develop safe and effective treatment plans for psoriasis management in pediatric patients
- Develop criteria for determining if and when systemic therapy is necessary for pediatric psoriasis patients and how to monitor for adverse events and assess risk factors for serious adverse events
- Identify what other skin conditions can mimic pediatric psoriasis
Faculty:
Pearl Kwong, MD
Acne Updates in Skin of Color
- Discuss current management guidelines and new therapies for acne
- Discuss different presentations of acne and concerns in patients of color
- Discuss differential diagnosis of acneiform lesions
- Differentiate treatment protocols in skin of color
Faculty:
Emmy Graber, MD
Keloids: To Cut or Not To Cut
- Learn steps on how to avoid or minimize scars when performing procedures
- Understand the process in the development of scar and keloid formation
- Develop a stepwise approach in treating scars/ keloids
- Understand the approach to treating and controlling acne keloidalis in skin of color
- Discuss adjuvant therapies to enhance long term results
Faculty:
Hilary Baldwin, MD
Tropical Dermatology
- Achieve an appreciation for the breadth of skin conditions that are unique to or frequently encountered in tropical areas.
- Improve knowledge base regarding differential diagnosis of commonly occurring tropical skin disorders.
- Understand the basic treatment methodologies for these commonly encountered tropical skin conditions.
- Understand the similarities between tropical skin conditions and those encountered during general dermatologic practice in the United States of America.
Faculty:
Alix Charles, MD
How to Analyze Clinical Trial Results
- Understand the importance of clinical research in dermatology
- Understand how to set up a clinical research business
- Understand how to manage a clinical research business successfully
Faculty:
Leon Kircik, MD
Success Beyond the Clinic
- Understand the different roles and opportunities for PAs outside of clinical care
- Learn the fundamentals necessary to beginning a new profession/career path
- Learn the character traits that encourage a successful career path
Faculty:
Rob Casquejo, PA-C