OVERVIEW

Dermatology Seminar is organized by American Seminar Institute (ASI).

Course(s) are appropriate for:
Dermatologists, Family Practitioners, Pediatricians, Internists, General Practitioners, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants

Accreditation:
Short Course: 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Description:
Series 2-3A (DERM2-3A) Topics Include: Risk Factors for Melanoma, Pediatric Dermatology, Effective Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments, Therapeutic Agents for Psoriasis, and more.

Course Topics:
Pediatric Dermatology
Distinguish Among Different Pigmentary Lesions of the Skin; Prescribe Appropriate Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis and Folliculitis; List Potential Complications of Molluscum Contagiosum; Determine Whether Referral is Indicated for Infant Hemangiomas; Gather Information Helpful in Distinguishing Between Bedbug and Flea Infestations.

Localized and Metastatic Skin Cancer
Identify Skin Cancers on Routine Physical Examination; Select the Appropriate Biopsy Technique for Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Cancer; Follow a Treatment Algorithm for Evaluation of Metastatic Melanoma; Evaluate the Evidence for the Use of Single and Combination Targeted and Immune Therapies; Recognize and Treat Adverse Effects of Current Therapies for Melanoma.

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Acne/atopic Dermatitis/complex Cases
Prescribe and Manage Antibiotics Effectively and Prudently in the Treatment of Acne; Treat Acne With Topical Retinoids and Counsel Families on Contending With Irritation From Their Application; Recommend Accessible, Cost-effective Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis; Employ Effective Strategies to Treat Atopic Dermatitis With Steroids; Develop Differential Diagnoses for Patients With Jaw Pain, Leg Pain, or Persistent Fever in the Absence of Obvious Causes.

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Topics in Dermatology
Select effective pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments to address atopic dermatitis; provide standard-of-care treatment of hemangiomas and warts; recognize various presentations of lyme disease; identify risk factors for photoaging; counsel patients about the prevention and treatment of changes in skin texture and dyspigmentation caused by sun exposure.

Herpesvirus Infection/psoriasis
Perform Diagnostic Testing for Oral Herpes Simplex Virus (Hsv) Infection and Hsv Encephalitis; Select Appropriate Antiviral Therapy for Varicella-zoster Virus Infection; Recognize Manifestations of Cytomegalovirus Infection in Immunocompromised Patients; Review Efficacy Data About Current and Emerging Therapeutic Agents for Psoriasis; Discuss the Potential Role of Single-domain Antibodies and Resident Memory T Cells in the Development of Novel Therapeutic Agents for Psoriasis.