Dermatologist Course

Lesson 1 • Skin Structure and Layers

Covers epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis composition and cell types. Establishes the anatomical framework referenced throughout every subsequent chapter.

Lesson 2 • Wound Healing and Skin Repair

Describes hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling phases. Grounds students in repair biology essential for procedural and surgical chapters.

Lesson 3 • Skin Pigmentation Biology

Examines melanocyte function, melanin synthesis pathways, and photoprotection. Underpins clinical understanding of pigmentary disorders and melanoma risk.

Lesson 4 • Hair and Nail Anatomy

Details follicle cycling, nail plate formation, and matrix cell biology. Provides the structural basis for diagnosing alopecia and nail disorders.

Lesson 1 • Patient History in Dermatology

Structures dermatology-specific history including onset, triggers, treatments, and family history. A thorough history reduces unnecessary testing and guides diagnosis.

Lesson 2 • Distribution and Pattern Recognition

Teaches body-region mapping, symmetry analysis, and dermatomal patterns. Pattern recognition narrows differentials before any laboratory workup.

Lesson 3 • Skin Biopsy Selection and Technique

Covers punch, shave, excisional, and incisional biopsy indications and execution. Proper biopsy selection ensures diagnostic tissue quality.

Lesson 4 • Primary and Secondary Lesion Morphology

Defines macules, papules, plaques, vesicles, and secondary changes. Accurate morphology identification is the entry point for every diagnostic algorithm.

Lesson 1 • Psoriasis Pathophysiology and Treatment

Explains IL-17/IL-23 axis, plaque formation, and comorbidity burden. Treatment selection spans topicals, phototherapy, and advanced biologics.

Lesson 2 • Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis and Management

Covers diagnostic criteria, trigger identification, and stepwise treatment. Atopic dermatitis is the most prevalent inflammatory dermatosis in clinical practice.

Lesson 3 • Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing

Differentiates irritant from allergic contact dermatitis and guides patch test interpretation. Identifying causative allergens enables definitive management.

Lesson 4 • Urticaria and Angioedema

Classifies acute, chronic, and inducible urticaria and outlines mast cell pathways. Management ranges from antihistamines to omalizumab for refractory cases.

Lesson 1 • Parasitic Infestations

Diagnoses and treats scabies, pediculosis, and cutaneous larva migrans. Dermoscopy and skin scraping confirm parasitic diagnoses efficiently.

Lesson 2 • Bacterial Skin Infections

Covers impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, and MRSA skin infections. Antibiotic selection is guided by clinical severity and local resistance patterns.

Lesson 3 • Sexually Transmitted Skin Infections

Covers syphilis stages, gonorrhoea, and genital herpes with dermatological presentations. Recognising cutaneous signs enables early systemic disease detection.

Lesson 4 • Viral Skin Infections

Addresses herpes simplex, varicella-zoster, molluscum, and warts. Antiviral therapy and immunocompromised host considerations are emphasised.

Lesson 1 • Drug-Induced Skin Reactions

Classifies morbilliform eruptions, DRESS, SJS, and TEN by severity and causative agents. Prompt drug withdrawal is life-saving in severe cutaneous adverse reactions.

Lesson 2 • Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Describes acanthosis nigricans, Leser-Trélat sign, and necrolytic migratory erythema as cancer markers. Recognizing these syndromes accelerates internal malignancy detection.

Lesson 3 • Endocrine and Metabolic Skin Disorders

Identifies skin changes in diabetes, thyroid disease, and Cushing syndrome. Cutaneous clues guide endocrine referral and metabolic workup.

Lesson 4 • Connective Tissue Disease Skin Signs

Covers lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma cutaneous features and diagnostic criteria. Skin findings often precede systemic organ involvement.

Lesson 1 • Staging Systems and Prognostic Factors

Applies TNM staging for melanoma and SCC and interprets sentinel lymph node biopsy results. Staging determines systemic workup and multidisciplinary referral.

Lesson 2 • Basal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis

Identifies nodular, superficial, morpheaform, and pigmented BCC variants. Dermoscopy reveals arborizing vessels and spoke-wheel structures for confident diagnosis.

Lesson 3 • Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Precursors

Covers actinic keratosis, Bowen disease, and invasive SCC with risk stratification. Identifying high-risk SCC features guides surgical margin planning.

Lesson 4 • Melanoma Recognition and Classification

Applies ABCDE criteria and dermoscopic algorithms to detect melanoma subtypes. Early detection directly reduces melanoma mortality.

Lesson 1 • Surgical Excision Principles

Covers margin guidelines, flap and graft reconstruction, and histologic margin assessment. Adequate margins with functional reconstruction define surgical success.

Lesson 2 • Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Explains staged excision, horizontal frozen section mapping, and tissue-sparing advantages. Mohs achieves the highest cure rates for high-risk BCC and SCC.

Lesson 3 • Destructive and Topical Therapies

Covers cryotherapy, curettage and electrodesiccation, and topical imiquimod and 5-FU. These modalities treat low-risk lesions and field cancerization efficiently.

Lesson 4 • Systemic Therapies for Advanced Disease

Covers hedgehog pathway inhibitors, PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors, and BRAF/MEK targeted therapy. Systemic selection is guided by tumor mutation profiling.

Lesson 1 • Botulinum Toxin Injection Techniques

Details dilution, dosing, injection points, and complication avoidance for neuromodulators. Precise anatomy knowledge prevents ptosis and asymmetry.

Lesson 2 • Dermal Filler Principles and Injection

Covers hyaluronic acid filler properties, injection planes, and vascular occlusion prevention. Cannula vs. needle selection reduces complication risk.

Lesson 3 • Laser and Energy-Based Devices

Explains selective photothermolysis, laser types, and treatment parameters for common indications. Skin phototype guides parameter selection to prevent dyspigmentation.

Lesson 4 • Patient Assessment for Aesthetic Procedures

Covers facial analysis, skin aging classification, and contraindication screening. Thorough assessment prevents complications and aligns expectations.