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Dermoscopy in general dermatology

Assess dermoscopic patterns of inflammatory and infectious skin diseases in general dermatology.

Dermoscopy in general dermatology
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Explore the invaluable role of dermoscopy beyond skin cancer diagnosis in the "Dermoscopy in General Dermatology" course. Led by Dr. Aimilios Lallas, this program provides an in-depth look at how dermoscopy enhances the diagnosis and management of common inflammatory and infectious skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus, and rosacea. Through structured algorithms, detailed case studies, and standardised diagnostic criteria, this course equips healthcare professionals with the tools to integrate dermoscopy into everyday clinical practice, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Professor Aimilios Lallas

Professor Aimilios Lallas

MD PhD MSc

Dermatologist-Venereologist, First Department Of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Greece

President, International Dermoscopy Society

Aimilios Lallas is a  Professor of Dermatology at the First Department of Dermatology of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece. He is specialised in skin cancer diagnosis with non-invasive techniques, as well as in the management of skin cancer patients.

His main field of research interest is dermoscopy of skin tumours, the application of the method in general dermatology and the improvement of the management of oncologic patients. He is an author of more than 330 scientific papers published on Pubmed Central, most of them on dermoscopy and skin cancer. He is an editor of eight books and author of several book chapters on dermoscopy. He is a co-investigator in several Phase III Clinical trials on skin cancer treatment. He has been awarded several scholarships and scientific awards.

Over the last years, Prof Lallas has established scientific collaboration with numerous colleagues from several countries and has supervised the training of numerous fellows from different countries. He is an invited speaker in several domestic and international congresses and meetings, mainly on dermoscopy and on skin cancer diagnosis and management. He is particularly involved in teaching activities on dermoscopy, having organised and participated in numerous domestic and international courses.

Prof Lallas is currently the President of the International Dermoscopy Society.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 405101

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38809

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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