Basic Science of Dermatology

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This course connects multiple basic science principles related to dermatology- genes, mutations and drugs. This mini-course will review the most important cell-signaling pathways that are mutated in genetic skin diseases and skin cancers. Targeted chemotherapeutics and their cutaneous toxicities are also covered. After completing the course, you will have a more comprehensive understanding of these topics and be able to apply this knowledge in board studying and patient care.

Bullous Diseases in Dermatology

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This review of the basic science of the basement membrane zone covers the biochemical composition and biology of the key adhesion proteins in the epidermal basement membrane zone. The immunopathologic techniques that are used in the diagnosis of immunobullous and inherited blistering diseases of the skin will be reviewed as well as clinicopathologic correlation.