Dermatoscopy of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the nails

The Dermatoscopy of Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases of the Nails course offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and managing nail diseases using onychoscopy. Presented by Dr. Michela Starace, a leading dermatologist and trichologist, this course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to excel in nail disease management.

Topics covered in the course include:
- Introduction to Onychoscopy: Explores the basics of nail dermoscopy, including its evolution from melanocytic lesion assessment to a routine diagnostic tool for nail disorders.
- Technical Mastery: Covers equipment handling, dry and gel-based methods, and magnification levels to optimise visualisation of the nail matrix, plate, and periungual tissue.
- Diagnostic Scope: Provides insights into distinguishing inflammatory and infectious diseases through key signs, such as pitting, splinter haemorrhages, and nail colour changes.

Key disease areas covered:
- Inflammatory Nail Disorders:
- Nail Psoriasis: Identifying pitting, salmon patches, onycholysis, and vascular patterns in the hyponychium using dermoscopy.
- Lichen Planus: Recognising longitudinal fissures, red lunulae, and pterygium to diagnose this cicatricial condition.
- Trachyonychia: Differentiating opaque and shiny types using surface observations and colour analysis.
- Infectious Nail Conditions:
- Onychomycosis: Detecting fungal infections through features like jagged proximal edges, aurora borealis discolouration, and subungual hyperkeratosis.
- Bacterial Infections: Differentiating green nails caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa using colour and structural clues.
- Viral Infections: Utilising dermoscopy to identify warts and other viral manifestations in challenging locations.

This course is a must-have for healthcare providers looking to integrate onychoscopy into their practice, enabling precise diagnosis and effective management of nail diseases. Participants will leave with enhanced diagnostic confidence and the ability to deliver superior patient care.

1. Differentiate among common inflammatory and infectious disease affecting the nails.
2. Assess the efficacy of the applied treatment on the nails by using trichoscopy.

All degree qualified medical practitioners.