Fit for Dermatoscopy - Video course on skin cancer diagnostics
by Prof. Andreas Blum
The following video lessons by Prof. Andreas Blum, a dermatoscopy expert, give viewers a comprehensive understanding of the basics of dermatoscopy. The training content is based on ‘Diagnostic Eye’, his proprietary algorithm. The course also covers the principles and techniques that are essential for accurately examining the skin with a dermatoscope.
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Blum
- An internationally recognised expert, lecturer and consultant in dermatoscopy / dermatology and skin cancer
- Over 230 publications, over 2,000 lectures and webinars worldwide
- A dermatologist with his own practice in Constance, Germany
‘Fit for Dermatoscopy’ video course
Prof. Blum gives short, succinct explanations of what the different colours and shapes of naevus mean. He goes into detail when discussing the diagnosis of malignant types of naevus such as melanoma or basal cell carcinoma, not to mention rarer tumours such as Merkel cell carcinoma. He also explains the various types of benign naevus – all using specific case studies.
The dermatoscopy video course is aimed specifically at dermatologists starting out in clinical practice and at general practitioners and other healthcare professionals who would like to improve their diagnostic skills in detecting skin cancer.
In three series, the individual educational videos guide viewers through the intricacies of dermatoscopic diagnosis one step at a time. Course language: English.
Introductory video: Overview of the course content in all three series (3:39)
Series 1: Basics of Dermatoscopy (3 videos)
Episode 1 – A short glimpse into physics of dermoscopy (5:47)
Dermatoscopy with a contact plate and contact liquids. What is visible with polarised light?
Episode 2 - Colors in dermoscopy (8:04)
Colours of skin lesions – What role do melanin, keratin and haemoglobin play?
Episode 3 - Management decision of malignant and benign skin lesions (9:35)
Approach to diagnostics and treatment of benign and malignant lesions.
Coming Soon:
Series 2: Dermoscopic diagnoses based on the Diagnostic Eye (19 Videos)
Dermatoscopic diagnoses based on the ‘Diagnostic Eye’: Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratoses, etc.