The program is comprised of 12 webinar sessions in veterinary Dermatology and involves the following topics:
1) Basics and Introduction: Approach to the Skin Patient, 11 April 2021, 2.30 PM IST
The first webinar starts with the basics that are mandatory to work with
„Skin Patients“. In this session we will cover all things necessary to
understand the physiology and later the pathological changes and
diseases of the skin, the cutaneous reaction patterns, and the
systematic diagnostic approach. The use of predispositions and the
individual general and dermatological history, giving already 70% of the
diagnosis, will be primarily discussed.
2) Skin Lesions and Diagnostic Techniques
16 May 2021, 2.30 PM IST
It is extremely important to be able to identify primary and secondary
skin lesions when preforming a dermatological examination. In this
webinar, skin lesions and their most common causes are presented. The
corresponding diagnostic techniques and indications are also discussed.
The webinar will focus on simple, quick, cost-effective and highly
diagnostic procedures that can be performed in the practice (e.g. skin
scraping, trichography, tape strip preparations, cytology).
3) Scaling Disorders in Dogs, 06 June 2020, 2.30 PM IST
Scales are seen commonly in dogs, and unfortunately, they can be both
primary and secondary skin lesions, representing just a symptom, not a
diagnosis. In this webinar, we will discuss the most important disorders
and causes of scales, the diagnosis step by step and of course the
therapeutic options.
4) Alopecia in Dogs Part 1, 11 July 2021, 2.30 PM IST
Alopecia is one of the most common complaints of dog owners. Besides
congenital/hereditary alopecias, there are a variety of diseases leading
to focal or generalized hair loss. For this reaction pattern of the
skin, we will develop a systematical diagnostic approach that is useful
for daily practice. We will also discuss the most common diseases, their
diagnosis and therapeutic options.
In Part 1, we will focus on the very common inflammatory causes of
alopecia (e.g. bacteria, mites, dermatophytes) and on the
non-inflammatory causes like endocrinopathies.
5) Alopecia in Dogs Part 2, 08 August 2021, 2.30 PM IST
In Part 2, we will discuss the non-hormonal causes often mimicking
endocrinopathies (e.g. follicular dysplasias, alopecia X) and some
immune mediated diseases causing alopecia.
6) Pustules and Crusts in Dogs Part 1, 12 September 2021, 2.30 PM IST
Pustules are highly diagnostic primary skin lesions, but unfortunately,
they are very fragile due to the thin epidermis of dogs. For this
reason, they are often not recognized before they rupture and present as
crusts.
Several skin diseases are associated with pustules and crusts, e.g.,
bacterial folliculitis, but also sterile and immune mediated diseases.
We will discuss the most important diseases leading to pustules and
crusts, starting with bacterial folliculitis and its numerous
differential diagnoses, its diagnostic approach, and therapeutic
options.
7) Pustules and Crusts in Dogs Part 2 ,10 October 2021, 2.30 PM IST
8) Pruritus in Dogs Part 1, 07 November 2021, 2.30 PM IST
Pruritus is a very unpleasant sensation ranging from slight discomfort
to extreme suffering for both dogs and dog owners. Thus, pruritic dogs
are also seen as emergencies on a regular basis.
Applying a corticosteroid or another fast-acting antipruritic drug is
only successful in a minority of dogs. For this reason, especially for
long-term management, an adequate diagnostic and therapeutic plan is
required.
A systematic approach for the pruritic dog, an accurate diagnosis and an
individual therapeutic concept is one of the most appreciated services a
dermatologist can offer, but in many cases also one of the biggest
challenges.
In Part 1, we discuss the diagnostic approach as well as the
non-allergic causes for pruritus that need to be excluded before allergy
diagnosis can be started. We will focus especially on covering pruritic
ectoparasitoses and disorders leading to secondary pruritus.
9) Pruritus in Dogs Part 2, 12 December 2021, 2.30 PM IST
In Part 2, the most common allergies, their diagnoses, and therapeutic
options are discussed. The currently available antipruritic medications
(classic and new) will be discussed intensively.
10) Cutaneous Neoplasia and Paraneoplastic Diseases, 9 January 2022, 2.30 PM IST
Primary skin tumors are occasionally seen in dogs and cats, and in many
cases the tumor is not directly visible and shows non-specific clinical
signs, especially in the early phase. The same is true for internal
malignancies, in which the skin is just a marker for malignant processes
in other organ systems, sometimes developing bizarre clinical lesions.
In this webinar we discuss the clinical signs, the diagnostic
procedures, and current available therapies.
11) Feline Dermatology Part 1, 13 February 2022, 2.30 PM IST
Cats are not small dogs, their skin often reacts in different ways, and
the diagnostic and therapeutic options are limited compared to other
species.
In these webinars, we start with the feline cutaneous reaction patterns,
their diagnosis, the most common feline primary diseases, and the
difference to the canine counterpart if existing: Ectoparasitoses,
allergies, infections with dermatophytes, viral infections, immune
mediated diseases etc. The therapies for these diseases, including the
differences between dogs and cats will also be discussed.
12) Feline Dermatology Part 2, 13 March 2022, 2.30 PM IST
Cats are not small dogs, their skin often reacts in different ways, and
the diagnostic and therapeutic options are limited compared to other
species.
In these webinars, we start with the feline cutaneous reaction patterns,
their diagnosis, the most common feline primary diseases, and the
difference to the canine counterpart if existing: Ectoparasitoses,
allergies, infections with dermatophytes, viral infections, immune
mediated diseases etc. The therapies for these diseases, including the
differences between dogs and cats will also be discussed.
