American Academy of Pediatrics
SECTION ON DERMATOLOGY
NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
Washington, D.C.
October 17 – 20, 2009

PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Saturday, October 17, 2009

X1010 Atopic Dermatitis
Faculty: Bernard A. Cohen, MD, FAAP
Participants will understand how to formulate an appropriate treatment plan for atopic dermatitis and when to refer. Participants will have an understanding of the recent FDA changes in labeling of the topical immunomodulators.
Meet-The-Experts
7:00 – 8:00 am
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F1027 Etiology on Atopic Dermatitis
Repeats as F1091
Faculty: Donald Yap Man Leung, MD
This selected short subject will review the most up-to-date scientific information regarding etiologies of atopic dermatitis. This clinically relevant information will be very useful to the attendees as they encounter pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis and devise appropriate treatment plans.
Selected Short Subject
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 am
Sponsored by the Section on Allergy & Immunology

F1091 Etiology on Atopic Dermatitis
Repeats from F1027
Faculty: Donald Yap Man Leung, MD
This selected short subject will review the most up-to-date scientific information regarding etiologies of atopic dermatitis. This clinically relevant information will be very useful to the attendees as they encounter pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis and devise appropriate treatment plans.
Selected Short Subject
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Allergy & Immunology

H1019 A Commonsense Guide to Dermatologic Therapy
Faculty: Roselyn Epps, MD, FAAP; Patricia Treadwell MD, FAAP
Pharmacologic management of skin conditions isn’t that simple. This session will review old and new pharmacologic agents in the treatment of commonly seen pediatric skin diseases. New rashes or new rash presentations of old rashes will be reviewed as well.
Section Program
3:00 – 5:30 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Emergency Medicine

Sunday, October 18, 2009

F2082 Viral Exanthemas
Repeats as F2133
Faculty: Bernard A. Cohen, MD, FAAP
There will be a discussion of the following exanthems: pityriasis rosea, Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, atypical varicella (post-vaccination), parvovirus exanthems (erythema infectiosum, purpuric gloves and socks syndrome), and unilateral latero-thoracic exanthem.
Selected Short Subjects
2:00 – 2:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F2101 Urticaria: That Awful, Itchy Rash
Repeats as F3053
Faculty: Angela Hogan, MD, FAAP
This selected short subject will provide an overview of urticaria. Participants will learn to properly recognize urticaria and to rule out other similar rashes, to identify likely trigger factors, and to manage urticarial rashes.
Selected Short Subject
3:00  3:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Allergy & Immunology

F2132 New Trends in Management of Acne
Repeats as F3081
Faculty: Richard Joseph Antaya, MD, FAAD, FAAP
Acne is a common and often distressing condition. All forms of acne are now treatable; however, there is a vast array of over-the-counter and prescription therapies available, which can be confusing for the physician as well as the patient. Participants will understand how to diagnose the various forms of acne and formulate treatment plans. Participants will understand first-, second-, and third-line therapies for acne and when referral is appropriate.
Selected Short Subject
5:00 – 5:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F2133 Viral Exanthemas
Repeats as F2082
Faculty: Bernard A. Cohen, MD, FAAP
There will be a discussion of the following exanthems: pityriasis rosea, Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, atypical varicella (post-vaccination), parvovirus exanthems (erythema infectiosum, purpuric gloves and socks syndrome), and unilateral latero-thoracic exanthem.
Selected Short Subjects
5:00 – 5:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

Monday, October 19, 2009

X3002 Dermatology Potpourri (2 CME)
Faculty:  Albert C. Yan, MD, FAAD, FAAP
The faculty will discuss head lice, tinea capitis, diaper dermatitis, warts, molluscum, scabies, pityriasis rosea, warts, select birthmarks, and other conditions commonly seen in the office setting.  Indications for referral will be reviewed.
Meet-The-Experts
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

X3003 Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Related Infections
Faculty: Sunil K. Sood, MD, FAAP
The geographic range, the types of ticks that bite humans, and the etiology of tick-borne infections all continue to expand. This session will review the diagnosis and prognosis of Lyme disease, emerging tick-borne infections, and the management of a suspected tick bite. Practical pointers useful for counseling parents who are anxious about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses will be provided.
Meet-The-Experts
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Sponsored by the Section on Infectious Diseases

X3004 Dermatologic Emergencies
Faculty:  Richard Antaya, MD, FAAP
The disorders reviewed by the faculty will include erythema multiforme spectrum (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermolytic necrolysis) drug eruptions (including anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome), child abuse, ulcerated hemangiomas, and eczema herpeticum.  
Meet-The-Experts
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

A3024 Itch and Scratch
Faculty: Albert C. Yai, MD, FAAD, FAAP
The audience will become familiar with the diagnosis and management of pruritic conditions including atopic dermatitis, scabies, contact dermatitis, cutaneous mastocytosis and urticaria. Audience participation is encouraged.
Audience Responses Case Discussions
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F3081 New Trends in Management of Acne
Repeats from F2132
Faculty: Richard Joseph Antaya, MD, FAAD, FAAP
Acne is a common and often distressing condition. All forms of acne are now treatable; however, there is a vast array of over-the-counter and prescription therapies available, which can be confusing for the physician as well as the patient. Participants will understand how to diagnose the various forms of acne and formulate treatment plans. Participants will understand first-, second-, and third-line therapies for acne and when referral is appropriate.
Selected Short Subject
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F3099 Cutaneous Infections and Infestations
Faculty: Roselyn E. Epps, MD, FAAP
Participants will become familiar with the diagnosis and current management of warts, herpes simplex, congenital syphilis, tinea capitis and pediculosis capitis, bed bugs, lice, scabies, and fleas infestations. Participants will also understand the safe and effective use of insect repellants for children.
Selected Short Subject
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F3110 Dermatoses in Children of Color
Faculty: Patricia Treadwell, MD, FAAP
Dermatoses may occur at a different frequency or have a different clinical presentation in children of color. Specific differences will be highlighted with photographs of cases.
Selected Short Subject
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

A4014 Dermatology Look-Alikes
Faculty: Albert C. Yan, MD, FAAD, FAAP
Participants will be shown examples of the following look-alikes and will become familiar with the diagnosis and management of them. Examples include tinea corporis versus granuloma annulare, tinea capitis versus seborrheic dermatitis, warts versus
epidermal nevus, alopecia areata versus trichotillomania, scabies versus atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis versus atopic dermatitis.
Selected Short Subject
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F4073 Dermatologic Things That Cause Rings
Faculty: Roselyn E. Epps, MD, FAAP
There are a number of different dermatologic conditions that cause ring-shaped conditions. Some are harmless, others require prompt management and treatment. Participants will become familiar with the differential diagnosis and management of annular dermatoses including Tinea corporis, Urticaria, Granuloma annulare, Erythema migrans, Erythema multiforme spectrum (EM minor, EM major/SJS, TEN).
Selected Short Subject
3:00 – 3:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology

F4080 Birthmarks: Red, White, Blue, and Brown
Faculty: Albert C. Yan, MD, FAAD, FAAP
The faculty will discuss several birthmarks: red–nevus flammeus, capillary malformations (eg, port-wine stains), infantile hemangioma; brown–café-au-lait macules, congenital melanocytic nevus; blue–blue nevus, Mongolian spot; and white–nevus anemicus, nevus depigmentosus.
Selected Short Subject
4:00 – 4:45 pm
Sponsored by the Section on Dermatology