Dermatology
Dermatology IV
registration open
Palma de Mallorca / Spain
15.01.2024 – 19.01.2024
EURO 2.550.-
EURO 2.450.-(early registration deadline: 15.11.2023)
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee
Total hours: 40
ATF hours (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland): TBA
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate): 5
Program Director/Principal Course Master:
Course Masters:
Dr. Albert Lloret DVM, MANZCVS Feline, , Acred AVEPA Med Fel
Dr. Carlos Meilán, DVM, PhD
Dr. Giordana Zanna, DVM, PhD, DECVD
Course Overview
Course IV of the dermatology programme is an eminently clinical course, in which more than 40 different dermatological clinical entities will be reviewed. In the first part, all dermatological diseases of endocrine, metabolic, or nutritional origin will be discussed in depth. From the most common ones, such as hypothyroidism or Cushing’s syndrome to the less frequent ones such as follicular dysplasia. In the second part, skin diseases of environmental origin will be discussed. The last day will be devoted to the discussion of specific dermatological problems in cats, led by an expert in feline medicine.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Adequately perform and read endocrine tests.
2. Understand the use of histopathology in the diagnosis of alopecic conditions in dogs and cats.
3. Diagnose and treat systemic diseases with cutaneous impact (endocrine disorders, metabolic and nutritional disorders).
4. Diagnose and treat non-endocrine alopecic diseases of dogs and cats.
5. Diagnose and treat the most common cutaneous diseases of environmental origin.
6. Diagnose and treat the most common cutaneous diseases of cats.
Main topics:
Endocrine diseases. Hypothyroidism, Cushing´s disease, and sex hormone imbalances.
Miscellaneous alopecic diseases. Alopecia X. Follicular dysplasias. Canine recurrent alopecia. Pattern baldness. Sebaceous adenitis. Alopecia areata.
Metabolic, nutritional, and seborrheic skin diseases.
Zn responsive dermatoses. Lethal acrodermatitis of bull terriers. Superficial necrolytic dermatosis – hepatocutaneous syndrome. Seborrheic syndromes. Feline acne. Tail gland hyperplasia.
Environmental skin diseases. Actinic dermatoses. Radiant heat burns. Callus and pressure point pyoderma. Hygroma.
Feline-specific dermatologic diseases. Feline infectious diseases targeting the skin (e.g. FIP, FeLV,..). Eosinophilic granuloma complex. Plasma cell pododermatitis. Idiopathic facial dermatitis.
Wetlabs:
Histopathology lab.
Trichoscopy lab.
Dermatoscopy lab.
Discussion of clinical cases.
Course program (subject to change)
Monday 15.01.2024 - Endocrine disorders
09.45 – 10.30 Cushing’s syndrome (II). Diagnosis. Treatment. Dr. Carlos Meilán
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Hypothyroidism (I). Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
11.45 – 12.30 Hypothyroidism (II): Diagnosis. Treatment. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
12.30 – 13.15 Discussion of clinical cases. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Discussion of clinical cases (including abdominal US). Dr. Carlos Meilán
16.00 – 16.30 Coffe break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz. Dr. Lluís Ferrer/Dr. Carlos Meilán
Tuesday 16.01.2024 - Endocrine disorders. Alopecic diseases.
09.45 – 10.30 Follicular dysplasias (I). Alopecia X. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Follicular dysplasias (II). Dr. Lluís Ferrer
11.45 – 12.30 Sebaceous adenitis. Alopecia areata. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
12.30 – 13.15 Discussion of clinical cases. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Wet lab: Histopathology of canine alopecic diseases. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
16.00 – 16.30 Coffe break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
Wednesday 17.01.2024 - Metabolic, nutritional, and seborrheic skin diseases.
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Superficial necrolytic dermatitis. Hepatocutaneous syndrome. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
11.45 – 12.30 Seborrheic syndromes. Feline acne. Tail gland hyperplasia Dr. Lluís Ferrer
12.30 – 13.15 Discussion of clinical cases. Dr. Giordana Zanna
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Wet lab: Trichoscopy. Dr. Giordana Zanna
16.00 – 16.30 Coffe break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz. Dr. Giordana Zanna/Dr. Lluís Ferrer
Thursday 18.01.2024 - Enviromental diseases.
09.45 – 10.30 Actinic dermatoses in cats. Dr.Lluís Ferrer
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 11.45 Moderate temperature burns. Lluís Ferrer
11.45 – 12.30 Callus and pressure point pyoderma. Hygroma. Dr. Giordana Zanna.
12.30 – 13.15 Discussion of clinical cases. Dr. Giordana Zanna.
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Wet lab: Dermatoscopy. Dr. Giordana Zanna
16.00 – 16.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz. Dr. Giordana Zanna/Dr. Lluís Ferrer
16.30 – 17.30 Social dinner
Friday 19.01.2024 - Special focus: Feline dermatology
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.30 Specific feline dermatologic conditions. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
12.30 – 13.15 Discussion of feline clinical cases. Dr. Lluís Ferrer
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Discussion of feline clinical cases. Dr. Albert Lloret
16.00 – 16.30 Coffe break
16.30 – 17.30 Wrap up. Q+A. Derm Dx Quiz. Dr. Albert Lloret/Dr. Lluís Ferrer
Course location
HM Palma Blanc Hotel: Ramón y Cajal 12, 07011 Palma de Mallorca, Spain