2015 VAM: 1703 - Atopic Dermatitis, Beyond the Surface: From Filaggrin to Foods
This recording will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify and treat eczema as well as become familiar with concerning features that would warrant further investigation into its causes.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: 1.25
CE: 1.25
Credit must be claimed by June 30, 2017. Any credit request on or after July 1, 2017 will be subject to an administrative fee.
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Target Audience
Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the complex immune dysregulation that occurs in atopic dermatitis
2. Describe the general concepts of managing atopic dermatitis including when to consider investigation into other causes such as food allergy, immune deficiency, secondary infections
3. Discuss the role of food allergy in atopic dermatitis and the limitations or pitfalls of food allergy testing
Dr. Gregory M. Metz, MD, Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Edmond, OK
Dr. Karen L. Gregory, DNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C, Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Edmond, OK
Dr. Pooja Varshney, MD, Dell Children's Medical Center, Austin, TX
Available Credit
- 1.25 AttendanceAttendance credit.
- 1.25 CECE credit.
- 1.25 CMECME credit.