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Dermfoot: 18 Dermfoot 2023 : Sergio Hirata, MD, PhD - Melanonychia in People with Pigmented Skin

Dermfoot 2023 : Sergio Hirata, MD, PhD - Melanonychia in People with Pigmented Skin


Dermfoot
This course is for attendees of the live event

Dermfoot 2023

Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of the DERMfoot scientific program, attendees will have an enhanced understanding of:

  • The use of dermoscopy for the evaluation of acral skin and nail pathology
  • The physiology, evaluation, and management of longitudinal melanonychia
  • The science and technique and medico-legal pitfalls in skin and nail biopsy
  • The evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diseases in the skin of color and the use of photomedicine
  • Inflammatory dermatoses, vasculitis, infections of the lower extremity, and their relationship with systemic disease The use of topicals and cryotherapy for treatment and maintenance of pedal pathology.
  • Applications of monoclonal antibodies, antibiotics, antifungals, and their use for skin disease of the foot and ankle
  • The surgical treatment of subungual glomus tumors, benign and malignant nail tumors, and general nail pathology.
  • Advanced skin surgery for the excision of melanoma, SCC, and BCC of the lower extremity
  • Nail matrix biopsy and its technique, indications, and nuances.
  • Wound healing basics, clinical mimics in pedal lesions, and the ten most common podiatric dermatological conditions The Economics of antibiotic stewardship

    • Part 1 - Course Staff

    Sergio Hirata, MD, PhD

    About the Speaker: Dr. Hirata holds a Master's and Doctor in Dermatology, is a Professor of the Department of Dermatology at the Federal University of São Paulo - Brazil, Head of the Surgical Dermatology Discipline, and Coordinator of the Dermoscopy Group.

    Fees

    Free for those that attended the live event

    Intended Audience : Medical Providers

    Refund Policy

    No refunds are available for online courses

    Compliance Statement

    In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants.

    Dermfoot is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Dermfoot has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.5 continuing education contact hours.

    1. Course Number

      18

    2. Classes Start