Alopecia and congenital/hereditary dermatoses
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• List the major hereditary dermatoses and be able to describe their diagnosis prognosis and management
• Describe the pathogenesis of alopecia
• Describe the hair cycle and variations between species
• Describe inflammatory causes of alopecia (folliculitides)
• Describe hair structural abnormalities as causes of alopecia (dysplasias)
• Describe abnormalities in hair shaft production
• Outline how to investigate alopecia using a problem-orientated approach
• Discuss management and treatment of alopecia
This course forms part of the Dermatology one-year course but all modules from 1 to 10 are suitable as stand-alone courses. There is also a two-day practical course available on 3rd and 4th June 2010. For full details on this search for dermatology practicals using the search facility
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 asked to contribute to group discussions. At the end of the course the diligent delegate will have a much improved knowledge of Dermatology.
Above all, the aim is to encourage further learning.
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