SMi Source Lesson Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis

  • SMi Source lesson Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis has the following microlearning topics

    • 1. Atopic Dermatitis: Introduction

    2. The Structure and Function of Normal Skin

    3. Definition of Atopic Dermatitis

    4. Global Prevalence of AD

    5. Prevalence of AD in the United States

    6. Historical Trends in the Prevalence of AD

    7. Natural History

    8. AD and Environmental Risk Factors

    9. Genetic Risk Factors in AD

    10. Pathophysiological Mechanisms

    11. Phosphodiesterases and the Pathogenesis of AD

    12. Diagnostic Criteria for AD

    13. EASI

    14. The Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)

    15. Biomarkers in AD

  • Lesson Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis teaches these concepts

    • Atopic Dermatitis

    Atopic Dermatitis: Introduction

  • Lesson Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis addresses these key points

    • Introduction

    • Normal Skin Anatomy
    • Definition
    • Epidemiology
    • Global and U.S. prevalence rates
    • Historical trends
    • Natural History
      • Stages 
      • Remission, recurrence, and persistence
      • Atopic march
      • Acute versus chronic
    • Risk Factors
      • Genetic
      • Environmental
    • Pathophysiology
      • Overview
      • Skin barrier dysfunction 
      • Immune imbalance
      • Role of Th2 cells and Th2 cytokines
      • Contribution of Th17 and Th22 cells
      • Contribution of innate immune cells (DCs, mast cells, ILCs, granulocytes)
      • Role of phosphodiesterases 
    • Diagnosis
      • Criteria and guidelines
      • Differential diagnosis
      • Disease severity measures (SCORAD, EASI, POEM)
      • Biomarkers

  • Lesson Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis introduces and defines these terms

    • AD = Atopic Dermatitis