W007 Hands-on: Patch Testing Workshop
DESCRIPTION
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.
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
1:00 PM
Overview of ACD and Patch Testing
Ari M Goldminz, MD, FAAD
1:20 PM
What You Need for Patch Testing
Wei-Che Ko, MD, FAAD
1:40 PM
Practicum (Loading Chambers and Patch Placement)
2:05 PM
Patient Interview
Cory A. Dunnick, MD, FAAD
2:30 PM
Reading Patch Test Reactions
Wei-Che Ko, MD, FAAD
2:45 PM
Interpreting Patch Test Reactions
Ari M Goldminz, MD, FAAD
3:05 PM
Practicum (Patch Test Reading)
3:25 PM
Patch Test Resources and Billing
Cory A. Dunnick, MD, FAAD
3:45 PM
Q&A
DIRECTOR
Ari M Goldminz, MD, FAAD
SPEAKERS
Cory A. Dunnick, MD, FAAD
Wei-Che Ko, MD, FAAD
DISCLOSURES
Cory A. Dunnick, MD, FAAD
Pfizer Inc. – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees), Speaker/Faculty Education(Fees);
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.