W002 Hands-on: Patch Testing Workshop
DESCRIPTION
Tuition fee and ticket required for admission
This hands on session will teach attendees how to recognize and diagnose allergic contact dermatitis using epicutaneous patch testing. Patterns of allergic contact dermatitis will be discussed and possible culprit allergens identified. Live demonstration in small group sessions will be performed. Information on additional patch testing resources and billing will be reviewed. This activity has been approved by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) for up to 30 Continuous Certification Program (CCP) Component 2 Self-Assessment points. For more information about CCP, please visit the ABD website at www.abderm.org.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Assess patients for allergic contact dermatitis through history taking and physical examination.
Diagnose and identify allergic contact dermatitis through application of epicutaneous patch testing.
Recognize and determine relevant positive patch test reactions through hands on training.
SCHEDULE
4:00 PM
Overview of ACD and Patch Testing
Ari M Goldminz, MD, FAAD
4:20 PM
What Your Need for Patch Testing
Wei-Che Ko, MD, FAAD
4:40 PM
Practicum (Loading Chambers and Patch Placement)
5:05 PM
Patient Interview
Alina Goldenberg, MD, FAAD
5:30 PM
Reading Patch Test Reactions
Wei-Che Ko, MD, FAAD
5:45 PM
Interpreting Patch Test Reactions
Ari M Goldminz, MD, FAAD
6:05 PM
Practicum (Patch Test Reading)
6:25 PM
Patch Test Resources and Billing
Alina Goldenberg, MD, FAAD
6:45 PM
Q&A
SPEAKERS
Alina Goldenberg, MD, FAAD
Ari M Goldminz, MD, FAAD
Wei-Che Ko, MD, FAAD
SPEAKER DISCLOSURES
Alina Goldenberg, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Ari M Goldminz, MD, FAAD
Johnson and Johnson – Stockholder(Stock); Regeneron – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding);
Wei-Che Ko, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.