General Dermatology

Pregnancy Dermatoses

Name: Pregnancy Dermatoses
Brand: HealthCert Education
SKU: SHOP-D3DTL
Price: 195.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

The "Pregnancy Dermatoses" course provides medical professionals with comprehensive insights into diagnosing and managing skin conditions unique to pregnancy. Covering physiological skin changes, specific dermatoses such as pemphigoid gestationis, intrahepatic cholestasis, atopic eruptions, and rare conditions like autoimmune progesterone dermatitis and neonatal lupus, this evidence-based course offers a practical, in-depth understanding. Participants will gain expertise in identifying clinical features, performing differential diagnoses, and implementing effective treatment plans for maternal and neonatal care. Enhance your dermatological practice by addressing the unique challenges posed by pregnancy-related skin conditions.

$195

FLEXIBLE TIMING

100% ONLINE

accredited COURSE

EXPERT INSTRUCTOR

The "Pregnancy Dermatoses" course offers a deep dive into the unique skin changes and conditions associated with pregnancy. Taught by expert dermatologist Dr. Christopher Ross, this course blends evidence-based theory with real-world applications, providing the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of pregnancy dermatology.

Unit 1: Physiological Skin Changes and Pregnancy-Specific Dermatoses
This unit explores the physiological skin changes in pregnancy, including hyperpigmentation, hair and nail alterations, glandular shifts, and vascular changes such as spider angiomas and pyogenic granulomas. It also covers key pregnancy-specific dermatoses like pemphigoid gestationis, an autoimmune blistering condition managed with corticosteroids and foetal monitoring, and polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PUPPP), commonly seen in first pregnancies and treated with topical steroids, soap-free washes, and antihistamines.

Unit 2: Additional Pregnancy Dermatoses and Rare Conditions
Unit 2 addresses additional pregnancy dermatoses and rare conditions, including intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), marked by severe pruritus and jaundice with potential fetal risks, managed through ursodeoxycholic acid and fetal monitoring. It also covers atopic eruption of pregnancy, the most common pruritic condition during pregnancy, treated with topical corticosteroids and emollients. Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis, a cyclic rash linked to progesterone, is managed with ovulation inhibition and eczema care. Lastly, neonatal lupus, a rare condition caused by maternal autoantibodies, presents with annular facial rashes and resolves by six months, though cardiac issues may persist.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their expertise in dermatological care for pregnant patients, ensuring both maternal and neonatal safety and well-being.

CPD Hours:

Education hours: 3.5
Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
Measuring outcome hours: 0.0

Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #408268

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #38769

Study Mode:

100% online

Study duration:

9.5 hrs self-paced

Dr Christopher Ross

This course is presented by Dr Christopher Ross: BSc (BiomedSc)(Hons) BMBS FACD.

Chris is a dermatologist who completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Siceince with Honours at Adelaide University in 2004, before completing his Bachelor or Medicine, Bachelor or Sugery at Flinders University in 2008. His dermatology specialist training was conducted at Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Royal Adelaide Hospital; he was awarded Fellowship of Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD) in 2016. Chris has a keen interest in rural dermatology, providing outreach services to Darwin and rural South Australia. He also holds the position of Visiting Medical Specialist at Flinders Medical Centre, providing care and teaching Dermatology registrars. He has an interest in all general dermatology including acne, eczema, psoriasis and hair loss.

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