Basic principles of applying dermoscopy in general dermatology

Name: Basic principles of applying dermoscopy in general dermatology
Brand: HealthCert Education
SKU: SHOP-A1DFD
Price: 295.00 AUD
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Basic Principles of Applying Dermoscopy in General Dermatology is a foundational course designed to introduce healthcare professionals to the use of dermoscopy for diagnosing inflammatory, infectious, and non-tumoral skin conditions. Participants will learn how to apply dermoscopy in general dermatology, focusing on vessels, scales, follicular findings, and other specific dermoscopic clues. This course provides a structured approach to identifying common conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea, and lichen planus, enhancing diagnostic precision through real-world case studies and expert guidance.

$295

FLEXIBLE TIMING

100% ONLINE

CPD ENDORSED

EXPERT INSTRUCTOR

The Basic Principles of Applying Dermoscopy in General Dermatology course provides a comprehensive framework for using dermoscopy to assess a wide range of skin conditions. This single-unit program emphasises practical applications and evidence-based techniques for improving diagnostic accuracy.

The course introduces participants to the principles and practical use of dermoscopy in identifying non-tumoral skin conditions.
Key Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Dermoscopy in General Dermatology
- Understanding dermoscopy as a tool for visualising microstructures in inflammatory and infectious skin conditions.
- The importance of dermoscopy in narrowing clinical differential diagnoses.
- Comparison of dermoscopy to traditional diagnostic tools in dermatology.
- Morphologic Parameters in Dermoscopy
- Evaluating vessels: dotted, linear, branched, and irregular patterns.
- Analysing scales: white, yellow, or brown, and their distribution (diffuse, central, or peripheral).
- Identifying follicular findings: plugs, perifollicular pigmentation, and perifollicular white areas.
- Recognising other structures, including colors (orange, purple, and blue) and specific clues like Wickham striae in lichen planus.
- Application to Common Dermatologic Conditions
- Psoriasis: Regular dotted vessels and white scales as hallmark features.
- Dermatitis: Yellow scales and patchy vessel distribution.
- Rosacea: Peripheral vascular patterns and polygonal vessels.
- Lichen Planus: Specific Wickham striae clue.
- Advanced Applications and Case Studies
- Interactive analysis of challenging cases to apply dermoscopic criteria.
- Differentiating similar-appearing conditions like psoriasis and eczema or dermatitis and mycosis fungoides.
- Trichoscopy for Hair and Scalp Disorders
- Evaluating follicular openings, shaft abnormalities, and scaling patterns.
- Common findings in conditions like alopecia areata, tinea capitis, and discoid lupus.

This program is ideal for dermatologists and primary care practitioners seeking to integrate dermoscopy into general dermatology practice and enhance diagnostic outcomes.

CPD Hours:

Education hours: 4.5
Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
Measuring outcome hours: 0.0

Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #491128

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #38818

Study Mode:

100% online

Study duration:

10.5 hrs self-paced

Dr Aimilios Lallas

This course is presented by Dr Aimilios Lallas: MD PhD, MSc.

He is a Board-Certified Dermatologist-Venereologist. He is currently occupied at the First Department of Dermatology of the Faculty of Medicine of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece. Aimilios specialises in skin cancer diagnosis with non-invasive techniques, as well as in the management of skin cancer patients. He possesses a PhD diploma on skin cancer prevention. Aimilios’ main fields of research interests are in the dermoscopy of skin tumours, the application of the method in general dermatology, and the improvement of the management of oncologic patients. He is the co-author of approximately 190 scientific papers, editor of four books and author of several chapters on dermoscopy. 

What your colleagues say

"I would recommend this course as an important addition to self-directed learning in dermatoscopy. It was an invaluable course to gain the diagnostic tools, knowledge and confidence in managing skin cancer. The course was professionally conducted with excellent presentations."

- L. Suntesic Nurse

"Excellent! This is a great course that has helped me diagnose many more subtle, early skin cancers especially melanoma in situ. The course was clearly presented, with good pictures and course book. All HealthCert's skin cancer courses have been hugely valuable to my practice!"

- R. Mundell Nurse

"An excellent course introduction to dermoscopy and relating what you see to the histopathology and applying this in clinical practice. Great lectures and supporting materials."

- S. Jan Nurse

"I really enjoyed the level of learning. It is very rewarding to know that I am potentially saving lives. Recently I volunteered with the Lions Cancer Institute for two days, and we screened 158 patients, detected 38 possible melanomas and 83 keratinocyte skin cancers. It was a very successful and rewarding two days, and something I could do confidently because of my learning from this course."

- K. Laverty Nurse

"I highly recommend this course. I increased my knowledge and developed confidence in using dermoscopy and in diagnosing melanoma and other skin lesions. Every skin lesion I see means so much more now that it has a name. Great involvement from various skin cancer experts and great videos and reference materials."

- P. Ishri Nurse

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