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Paediatric topics, Follicular disorders and Blistering disorders

Paediatric topics, Follicular disorders and Blistering disorders

The "Paediatric Topics, Follicular Disorders, and Blistering Disorders" course offers healthcare professionals a deep dive into the diagnosis and management of a range of dermatological conditions in paediatric patients and adults. Covering uncommon paediatric skin diseases, disorders of the hair follicles, and rare blistering disorders, the course provides valuable insights for medical practitioners looking to enhance their expertise in dermatology. Participants will learn evidence-based approaches to treating various skin conditions, understanding their underlying causes, and improving patient outcomes.

time-icon 4.5 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

The Paediatric Topics, Follicular Disorders, and Blistering Disorders course is structured into three units, each focusing on specific dermatological conditions.

Unit 1: Paediatric Dermatology
This unit explores uncommon paediatric skin conditions, such as cutaneous mastocytosis, acrodermatitis enteropathica, Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, viral exanthems, impetigo, and infantile hemangiomas. Each condition is discussed in detail with clinical images to help participants identify and diagnose these skin disorders in children. Treatment options, including reassurance and medical interventions, are also highlighted to improve patient care​.

Unit 2: Hair Follicle Disorders
This unit focuses on various disorders affecting the hair follicles, including superficial and deep folliculitis, keratin disorders, and more serious conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa. Participants will learn about the underlying causes, diagnostic markers, and treatment strategies for these conditions, with a focus on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions​.

Unit 3: Blistering Disorders
This unit covers rare blistering disorders, also known as vesicobullous diseases, such as pemphigoid, pemphigus, and epidermolysis bullosa. It delves into the immune mechanisms behind these disorders, discusses the clinical presentation, and explores various treatment options, including topical and systemic therapies to manage these chronic and sometimes life-threatening conditions​.

This course equips medical professionals with practical skills and knowledge to diagnose and manage a range of dermatological conditions, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive care to patients.

  1. Plan safe treatment of general dermatology patients in a clinical setting.
  2. Distinguish significant dermatoses and evaluate when urgent action is required.
  3. Categorise, evaluate and make treatment decisions for rosacea, blistering disorders, hair loss, skin infections.
  4. Detect patients that should be referred to others.

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

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

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #404044

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #28114

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

10.5 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Jonathan Karnes

This course is presented by Dr Jonathan Karnes MD.

Jonathan is a family medicine physician with special fellowship training in dermatology. He is employed by MDFMR Dermatology Services and is a member of the Maine General Medical Centre’s active staff. He is also a faculty member in the Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency program. Jonathan’s special interest areas include: advancement flaps, burn therapy, cryotherapy of skin lesions, destruction of malignant skin lesions by electrosurgery or cryosurgery, excision/biopsy of skin lesions without grafting, Fricke graft for small skin defects, incision and drainage of superficial abscesses and haematomas, intermediate and complex facial repairs, local infiltration anaesthesia with minor nerve blocks, patch tests for allergy diagnosis, and phototherapy.