David Shearer BVetMed PhD CertSAD MRCVS

Peter Forsyth BVM&S DVD MRCVS

Sharon Redrobe BVetMed CertLAS DZooMed MRCVS

Janet Littlewood MA PhD BVSc DVR DVD MRCVS

Murray Corke MA PhD BVetMed MRCVS

The diagnosis and management of skin disease represents a major component of small animal practice. The anatomy and physiology of skin will be covered before considering the approach to a dermatological examination and the range of diagnostic tests available. Common clinical presentations will be included, as will both the treatment and management of these conditions. There will be suggested reading between modules and delegates will be encouraged to contribute to group discussions. Practical sessions will help delegates to improve their diagnostic and laboratory skills. At the end of the course the diligent delegate will have a much improved knowledge of dermatology and may wish to sit the RCVS Certificate examination in the subject. Above all, the aim is to encourage further learning in an enjoyable and supportive environment.

01

February 7th

Basic science of skin disease - Structure and function of skin, cutaneous immunology, cutaneous microclimate, normal microflora. Pyoderma and malassezia dermatitis

02

March 13th

Alopecia - A problem solving approach to alopecia: the hair cycle and abnormalities of the hair cycle, morphological abnormalities leading to alopecia, inflammatory and auto-immune causes of alopecia

03

March 27th

Pruritis - A problem solving approach to the investigation of pruritus: the pathogenesis of pruritis, allergic skin disease, parasitic and microbial causes of pruritis

04

May 8th

Crusting, scaling, erosive and ulcerative dermatitis - Pathogenesis of crusting, scaling and ulceration, A problem solving approach to crusting, scaling, ulcerative and erosive diseases. Autoimmune and immune-mediated skin diseases

05

June 12th

Dermatology of rabbits and rodents - Common disease processes, clinical presentation, methods of diagnosis and treatment

06

July 3rd

Equine and large animal dermatology - Common disease processes, clinical presentation, methods of diagnosis and treatment

07

August 7th

Dermatoses of specific cutaneous sites, their investigation and treatment - A problem solving approach to : facial dermatoses, otitis externa, nail/pedal diseases, anal sac disease and pigmentary disorders

08 and 09

September 11th and 12th

Two-day practical session

Please note that the practical session is held at Peter Forsythe's Dermatology Referral Service, Glasgow

10 and 11

October 9th and 10th

Two-day case-based session

12

November 6th

Tumours, discharging sinuses, congenital/hereditary dermatoses and nutritional disease - A problem solving approach to tumours, nodules and discharging sinuses. Cutaneous neoplasia. Discussion of the genetic basis of skin disease