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Michelle Tarbox, MD
I am the co-creator and co-host of the dermasphere podcast which now has over 125 episodes with over 400,000 individual listens and an average audience size of 4,000 dermatologists and allied health professionals with an interest in dermatology. I am also the Interim chair and program director of the Dermatology Residency Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Managing Prurigo Nodularis - Latest Advances and Strategies
Considering the significant impact Prurigo Nodularis (PN) has on patients’ quality of life, it is critical for patients to receive a timely diagnosis and oftentimes can be difficult to treat. Furthermore, understanding the underlying pathogenesis is important to determine the optimal treatment approach. This curriculum presents the pathogenesis of PN, impact it has on patients’ quality of life, recommendations for its diagnostic workup, and novel evidence-based treatment approaches and strategies to individualize therapy for patients with PN.
Itinerary
Part One - Baseline Assessment, Self Study, Live Group Discussion 1, Final Assessment
Answer the following questions to assess your knowledge on PN management.
This module presents the pathogenesis of PN, impact it has on patients’ quality of life, and recommendations for its diagnostic workup.
Prurigo nodularis (PN) has a significant impact on patient’s quality of life and can be difficult to treat. This module presents novel evidence-based treatment approaches and strategies to individualize therapy for patients with PN.
Answer the following questions to assess your gained knowledge on PN management.
The first live discussion will offer an interactive approach to providing optimal care to patients with PN. Topics include: 1) diagnostic workup of PN and its impact on patient quality of life and 2) using best practices to timely diagnose and appropriately manage PN.
Part Two - Group Challenges, Action Plan, Live Group Discussion 2
This patient case examines the potential effects of Pruritus Nodularis (PN) on patients' quality of life, explores diagnostic strategies for PN, and assesses treatment options, specifically emphasizing considerations for individuals with dark skin.
This patient case explores diagnostic strategies for Pruritus Nodularis (PN), delves into potential underlying causes, and presents the implementation of personalized treatments tailored to patients with PN.
In light of the information reviewed and discussed during this program, please share an action plan that you will implement to improve the diagnosis and management for your patients with Prurigo Nodularis (PN).
The second live discussion will focus on reviewing the patient case and group challenges and how the findings can apply to caring for current or future patients with PN. We will discuss the submitted tasks and any challenges or clinical controversies associated with the tasks.
