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Delving into Women's Health in Dermatology: Clinical Discussions on Conditions of the Hair and Vulva

This course features a panel-led, case-based discussion on conditions of the hair and vulva.

Exploring Approaches to Treating Acne Among Pregnant, Lactating, and Transgender Patients

This course features a panel-led, case-based discussion on the different approaches to treating acne among pregnant, lactating, and transgender patients.

Managing Skin Disease in Pregnancy

Mastitis in the Breastfeeding Mother and Safety of Medications in Lactation

Dermatologic Care in Transgender Persons

This course will focus on information that will allow providers to offer optimal care for their transgender patients. This includes a better understanding of the community in general, the effects that exogenous hormonal treatments have on the skin, the dermatologist’s role in perioperative management, and the use of minimally invasive techniques to affirm someone’s gender.

Acne in the Female Patient and Hormonal Considerations for Diagnosis and Therapy

Acne in female patients can be challenging starting at the young ages of children and continuing into middle age (even beyond at times). This lecture will discuss the common condition of polycystic ovarian syndrome and how it relates to our treatment of acne. Laboratory evaluations and therapeutic options will be reviewed. Practical points for in office exam and treatment options of female patients will be emphasized.  

Diagnosis and Management of Genital Pruritus in Women

Vulvar pruritus is frustrating for the patient and the provider. This course is designed to help providers caring for women navigate the complicated and multifactorial nature of vulvar itching. It consists of a review of vulvar anatomy and delves into the more common causes of vulvar pruritus including contact dermatitis, lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus and neuropathic itch. 

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Female changes in the vaginal region can occur due to pregnancy, childbirth, weight fluctuations, and aging. Usually, these changes include relaxed muscles in the structure of the vagina as well as changes in the vaginal mucosa affecting lubrication. Vaginal rejuvenation refers to the non-invasive strategies that have been developed to address these concerns and offered to women as an alternative to surgery.

Management of Alopecia in Female Patients with Curl Types 1-2

This course is aimed at clinicians who seek to improve their skills in managing women with hair loss. An overall framework and approach for evaluating hair loss in an efficient yet comprehensive manner will be reviewed. Specifically, the identification of hair curl types and how this impacts the global appearance and scalp coverage in women will be discussed.

Management of Alopecia in Female Skin of Color Patients with Hair Curl Types 3-4

Hair in patients of color may present with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges for health care providers who are unfamiliar with the differences in hair morphology, the varies hair curl patterns, and the plethora of ethnic hair grooming practices of women of color. This course will provide an overview of the nuances in the management and treatment strategies of alopecia in female skin of color patients with hair curl patterns 3-4 that represent patients of African descent (tightly curled hair).

An Integrative Approach to Fertility

Plant-Based Diets for Women's Health Concerns

This series explores the evidence behind plant-based dietary patterns for the prevention and treatment of women’s health concerns. Topics include the benefits of plant-forward diets and their effects on reproductive, sexual, and gynecologic health.