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Dermatoscopy of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the nails

Dermatoscopy of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the nails

"Dermatoscopy of Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases of the Nails" is an advanced course designed for medical professionals to enhance their diagnostic capabilities in nail pathologies. This course focuses on the use of onychoscopy to identify and manage common inflammatory and infectious nail conditions, including psoriasis, lichen planus, onychomycosis, and bacterial infections. Through clinical examples, detailed imaging, and diagnostic techniques, participants will learn how to utilise dermoscopy effectively in routine practice to improve patient outcomes.

time-icon 4.0 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

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.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  4.0
  • Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #491146

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #31296

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

10.0 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Michela Starace

This course is presented by Dr Michela Starace.

Dr Michela Starace is a dermatologist and trichologist at the Dermatologic Clinic of Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy since March 2012. She is also the Head of Hair and Nail Consultation at the Dermatologic Clinic of Modena Hospital, University of Modena, Italy. Michela is an assistant in the degree course in Podology and in the degree course in Single Cycle degree / combined bachelor and Master in Medicine and Surgery (Infectious Diseases, Dermatology and Plastic Surgery). She is mainly responsible for the Dermatologic Unit of the submission of all the studies to the local Ethic Committee and is responsible for organising the National Alopecia Areata Day in Italy. Her major research activities include hair and nail biology, paediatric medicine and mycology.