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Vulvar skin diseases

Vulvar skin diseases

The "Vulvar Skin Diseases" course offers a comprehensive exploration of both benign and malignant skin conditions affecting the vulvar region. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course covers a range of topics from pigmented lesions to inflammatory skin diseases. It delves into diagnostic techniques, including the use of dermoscopy and confocal microscopy, to aid in identifying and managing conditions such as melanosis, eczema, lichen sclerosus, and melanoma. Participants will gain valuable insights into effective treatment strategies, patient management, and the importance of early detection.

time-icon 3.5 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
$195.00
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

The Vulvar Skin Diseases course is structured into a detailed unit that examines both pigmented and inflammatory conditions of the vulvar skin, providing healthcare professionals with critical diagnostic and management knowledge.

Pigmented Lesions
This section focuses on both benign and malignant pigmented lesions, such as melanosis, seborrheic keratosis, and angiokeratomas. The course also covers more serious conditions like melanoma and Paget’s disease. Participants will learn to distinguish between benign and malignant presentations using dermoscopic criteria such as the cobblestone and cerebriform patterns. The importance of early detection of vulvar melanoma and the role of confocal microscopy in enhancing diagnostic accuracy is emphasised​.

Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Inflammatory conditions like eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, and lichen sclerosus are explored in this section. Participants will learn to recognise the characteristic signs of these diseases, such as the sharp borders of psoriasis or the atrophy associated with lichen sclerosus. The course provides detailed information on treatment options, including the use of topical steroids for long-term management of chronic conditions.

This course equips practitioners with the tools to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide array of vulvar skin diseases, promoting better patient outcomes through early intervention and evidence-based care.

  1. Diagnose and manage patients with various presentations of pigmented lesions on the vulva. 
  2. Detect the first signs of melanoma of the vulva. 

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

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

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #408281

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #28553

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

9.5 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Associate Professor Caterina Longo

This course is presented by Associate Professor Caterina Longo: MD, PhD.

Dr Longo is a board-certified dermatologist specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers. Although providing the best care possible for patients remains her primary goal, she is also committed to education and clinical research. She is actively involved in clinical research and has published numerous papers on topics related to skin cancer with an emphasis on melanoma, atypical nevi, Spitz/Reed nevi and non-melanoma skin cancer. Caterina’s research interests are focused on the use of imaging instruments such as dermoscopy and confocal laser microscopy to recognise skin cancer early in its development. She pioneered the use of ex vivo fluorescence confocal microscopy for micrographic Mohs surgery applied for basal cell carcinoma and other visceral tumours. Caterina lectures on these topics both nationally and internationally.