Webinar
Class description
* LIVE VIRTUAL COURSE VIA 2-WAY VIDEO CONFERENCE *
May 8, 2023, 6:45-8:00pm Pacific Time
Note: this lecture will only be available to registrants for live participation or webcast. Live attendance is expected and a recording of this program will not be made publicly available.
OEM Grand Rounds: Contact Dermatitis in the Workplace
Lisa E. Maier, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Dermatology, Associate Program Director, Dermatology Residency Program, UW Medicine
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LECTURE OBJECTIVES
- Understand the difference between irritant and allergic occupational contact dermatitis
- Describe how to take an occupational history and use clues on physical exam to diagnose and identify possible causal agents of allergic occupational dermatitis
- Determine how patch testing can be used to identify causes of occupational allergic contact dermatitis
LECTURE OVERVIEW
In this lecture you will learn the difference between irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. You will learn how to take a dermatitis-focused occupational history and use specific physical examination features to diagnose occupational dermatitis and identify possible culprits. We will also address the benefits and limitations of patch testing and discuss how patch testing can be used to identify causes of occupational contact dermatitis.
ACCREDITATION
Continuing education for this activity is pending. See final announcement for details.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event you cannot attend the course, there are a few options -- you can either cancel your registration, transfer your registration to another course, or transfer your registration to another person. If you choose to cancel, we must receive your cancellation in writing with at least 1 week notice, and a refund will be issued minus a $39 cancellation fee. If you do not cancel and are a no-show for the course, your tuition fee is forfeited. If you choose to transfer your registration, please state the course you are transferring out of, and the course you are transferring into. Transferring to another course is permitted only twice per course registration. If you are unable to attend the course after the second transfer, the above cancellation policy applies.