European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies
Clinical Case Management – Dermatology
10 live sessions
Management success in Dermatology – case oriented approach
In the 10 sessions of our online series, we will present a great number of Dermatology clinical cases, which will allow you to take back the experience and knowledge shared by our Principal Course Masters Dr. Chiara Noli and Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis into your daily practice.
The Full series consists of 10 online case discussion sessions, each 90-120 min long in which several problems will be interactively discussed in a live format. You will receive reading material prior to the beginning of each session. An open forum will be set up for any questions and discussion for 1 week after each session and a „take home“ guide will be shared with you on our platform. The number of participants is limited in order to provide optimal interaction.
10
February
2025
Virtual Event
Pruritus is the most common presenting complaint in cats and dogs, accounting for over half of the dermatological cases. There are several causes for pruritus, among these parasitic, infectious and allergic diseases. A systematic diagnostic approach is necessary to identify the correct diagnosis and plan the correct therapeutic plan.
Learning outcomes:
How to conduct a diagnostic and therapeutic plan for dogs and cats with pruritic diseases.
Dermatology, Session 1
Dermatology, Session 1
Pruritus in cats and dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli
Pruritus is the most common presenting complaint in cats and dogs, accounting for over half of the dermatological cases. There are several causes for pruritus, among these parasitic, infectious and allergic diseases. A systematic diagnostic approach is necessary to identify the correct diagnosis and plan the correct therapeutic plan.
Learning outcomes:
How to conduct a diagnostic and therapeutic plan for dogs and cats with pruritic diseases.
17
March
2025
Virtual Event
Some dogs with chronic, severe, and poorly controlled atopic dermatitis are presented with worrisome comorbidities, such as end-stage otitis externa, otitis media, and deep bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. A strategic plan is needed to control these comorbidities, to complete the diagnostic investigation for atopic dermatitis (e.g., the elimination diet trial followed by provocation test), and to control cutaneous inflammation and pruritus to provide relief to the patient and the owner.
Learning outcomes:
How to conduct a diagnostic and therapeutic plan for dogs with severe and complicated atopic dermatitis.
Dermatology, Session 2
Dermatology, Session 2
Complicated cases of atopic dermatitis in dogs. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis
Some dogs with chronic, severe, and poorly controlled atopic dermatitis are presented with worrisome comorbidities, such as end-stage otitis externa, otitis media, and deep bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. A strategic plan is needed to control these comorbidities, to complete the diagnostic investigation for atopic dermatitis (e.g., the elimination diet trial followed by provocation test), and to control cutaneous inflammation and pruritus to provide relief to the patient and the owner.
Learning outcomes:
How to conduct a diagnostic and therapeutic plan for dogs with severe and complicated atopic dermatitis.
14
April
2025
Virtual Event
From time to time, we examine dogs and cats with pruritic skin diseases where the primary cause is not easy to identify. They may represent unusual clinical presentations of common skin diseases, less common diseases or the cumulative effect of multiple concurrent pruritic diseases. In these cases, diagnostic tests and therapeutic trials should be prioritized in a logical way, and, if the most likely diagnosis is not a familiar one, a search of peer-reviewed literature may be the key for solving the problem.
Learning outcomes:
How to prioritize the diagnostic tests and therapeutic trials in dogs and cats with pruritic skin diseases of seemingly unknown etiology.
Dermatology, Session 3
Dermatology, Session 3
Complicated and unusual cases of pruritus in dogs and cats. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis
From time to time, we examine dogs and cats with pruritic skin diseases where the primary cause is not easy to identify. They may represent unusual clinical presentations of common skin diseases, less common diseases or the cumulative effect of multiple concurrent pruritic diseases. In these cases, diagnostic tests and therapeutic trials should be prioritized in a logical way, and, if the most likely diagnosis is not a familiar one, a search of peer-reviewed literature may be the key for solving the problem.
Learning outcomes:
How to prioritize the diagnostic tests and therapeutic trials in dogs and cats with pruritic skin diseases of seemingly unknown etiology.
26
May
2025
Virtual Event
Focal and multifocal alopecia are signs of follicular diseases, such as dermatophytosis, demodicosis or bacterial folliculitis. Rarely it is associated with more unusual diseases, such as alopecia areata or sebaceous adenitis. Diagnostic tests, such as skin scrapings, trichoscopy, cytology, fungal or bacterial cultures and skin biopsies should be implemented in a step-by-step sequence to reach the correct diagnosis.
Learning outcomes:
How to prioritize the diagnostic tests in dogs and cats to obtain the diagnosis of focal and multifocal alopecia and treat it depending on the cause.
Dermatology, Session 4
Dermatology, Session 4
Focal and multifocal alopecia in dogs and cats. – Dr. Chiara Noli
Focal and multifocal alopecia are signs of follicular diseases, such as dermatophytosis, demodicosis or bacterial folliculitis. Rarely it is associated with more unusual diseases, such as alopecia areata or sebaceous adenitis. Diagnostic tests, such as skin scrapings, trichoscopy, cytology, fungal or bacterial cultures and skin biopsies should be implemented in a step-by-step sequence to reach the correct diagnosis.
Learning outcomes:
How to prioritize the diagnostic tests in dogs and cats to obtain the diagnosis of focal and multifocal alopecia and treat it depending on the cause.
30
June
2025
Virtual Event
Symmetrical alopecia in dogs can be the consequence of endocrine diseases, such as hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, testicular tumor, or non-endocrine causes, such as pattern baldness, alopecia X, anagen or telogen effluvium. Identifying the cause of the alopecia is not always easy and relies on a variety of diagnostic clues, including signalment, clinical presentation, dermatopathology, blood and urine testing.
Learning outcomes:
How to suspect a diagnosis in a case of non-inflammatory symmetrical alopecia from the signalment and clinical presentation, and how to chose the correct ancillary test to confirm it.
Dermatology, Session 5
Dermatology, Session 5
Symmetrical alopecia in dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli
Symmetrical alopecia in dogs can be the consequence of endocrine diseases, such as hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, testicular tumor, or non-endocrine causes, such as pattern baldness, alopecia X, anagen or telogen effluvium. Identifying the cause of the alopecia is not always easy and relies on a variety of diagnostic clues, including signalment, clinical presentation, dermatopathology, blood and urine testing.
Learning outcomes:
How to suspect a diagnosis in a case of non-inflammatory symmetrical alopecia from the signalment and clinical presentation, and how to chose the correct ancillary test to confirm it.
28
July
2025
Virtual Event
There are many cutaneous and systemic diseases manifesting as extensive scaling and/or crusting. A careful consideration of the history, a detailed systemic examination, a careful dermatologic examination paying particular attention to the distribution of the skin lesions, and carefully selected diagnostic tests that may or may not include cutaneous histopathology are needed to reach a final etiologic diagnosis, which is indispensable for recommending an effective treatment.
Learning outcomes:
Step-by-step diagnostic investigation of canine skin diseases characterized by scales and crusts.
Dermatology, Session 6
Dermatology, Session 6
Canine skin diseases with scales and crusts. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis
There are many cutaneous and systemic diseases manifesting as extensive scaling and/or crusting. A careful consideration of the history, a detailed systemic examination, a careful dermatologic examination paying particular attention to the distribution of the skin lesions, and carefully selected diagnostic tests that may or may not include cutaneous histopathology are needed to reach a final etiologic diagnosis, which is indispensable for recommending an effective treatment.
Learning outcomes:
Step-by-step diagnostic investigation of canine skin diseases characterized by scales and crusts.
08
September
2025
Virtual Event
Erosive, blistering lesions are rare in dogs and cats, most typically due to autoimmune or immune mediated diseases, such as pemphigus vulgaris, vesicular diseases of the basal membrane or erythema multiforme. These diseases target the epidermis in their immunological reaction, and do so with various mechanisms and due to different causes. The identification of the correct diagnosis is pivotal for the implementation of a correct therapeutical plan and for the determination of the prognosis.
Learning outcomes:
Identification of the correct diagnosis of erosive and blistering diseases and implementation of the best therapeutical plan.
Dermatology, Session 7
Dermatology, Session 7
Blistering (pustular) and erosive skin diseases in dogs and cats. – Dr. Chiara Noli
Erosive, blistering lesions are rare in dogs and cats, most typically due to autoimmune or immune mediated diseases, such as pemphigus vulgaris, vesicular diseases of the basal membrane or erythema multiforme. These diseases target the epidermis in their immunological reaction, and do so with various mechanisms and due to different causes. The identification of the correct diagnosis is pivotal for the implementation of a correct therapeutical plan and for the determination of the prognosis.
Learning outcomes:
Identification of the correct diagnosis of erosive and blistering diseases and implementation of the best therapeutical plan.
13
October
2025
Virtual Event
Loss of skin and haircoat pigmentation can be congenital or acquired, can be caused by lack of melanocytes, inability of melanocytes to produce melanin, destruction of melanocytes, or loss of melanin from the epidermis into the dermis. These diseases may be indolent and involve only the skin, or they can be aggressive and involve additional organs, including the eyes. For this reason, a fast but accurate diagnosis is necessary in these patients.
Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnostic steps for dogs with skin and/or haircoat depigmentation.
Dermatology, Session 8
Dermatology, Session 8
Skin and haircoat depigmentation in dogs. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis
Loss of skin and haircoat pigmentation can be congenital or acquired, can be caused by lack of melanocytes, inability of melanocytes to produce melanin, destruction of melanocytes, or loss of melanin from the epidermis into the dermis. These diseases may be indolent and involve only the skin, or they can be aggressive and involve additional organs, including the eyes. For this reason, a fast but accurate diagnosis is necessary in these patients.
Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnostic steps for dogs with skin and/or haircoat depigmentation.
24
November
2025
Virtual Event
Nodular and plaque like lesions usually are of neoplastic or reactive nature. Numerous are the diseases that manifest with nodules, plaques and sinous tracts, including neoplastic, infectious and sterile immune-mediated causes. Cytology is usually the first and most important diagnostic procedure, followed by histopathology, bacterial and fungal cultures and molecular diagnostic methods. Therapy will depend on the diagnosis.
Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach to skin nodules, plaques and sinus tracts.
Dermatology, Session 9
Dermatology, Session 9
Nodules, masses, and sinus tracts in dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli
Nodular and plaque like lesions usually are of neoplastic or reactive nature. Numerous are the diseases that manifest with nodules, plaques and sinous tracts, including neoplastic, infectious and sterile immune-mediated causes. Cytology is usually the first and most important diagnostic procedure, followed by histopathology, bacterial and fungal cultures and molecular diagnostic methods. Therapy will depend on the diagnosis.
Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach to skin nodules, plaques and sinus tracts.
15
December
2025
Virtual Event
There are too many diseases causing skin ulceration and sinus tract formation. They vary from deep infections due to common microorganisms, to hereditary, immune-mediated or idiopathic cases. Some of them are easily diagnosed on clinical grounds but some others need extensive and quite expensive diagnostic investigation. The ability to differentiate the clinically distinctive ones, and to prioritize the diagnostic tests, starting with those that are more likely to offer diagnostic information is a challenging task.
Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach to skin diseases with ulcers and sinus tracts.
Dermatology, Session 10
Dermatology, Session 10
Skin diseases with ulcers and sinus tracts in dogs and cats. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis
There are too many diseases causing skin ulceration and sinus tract formation. They vary from deep infections due to common microorganisms, to hereditary, immune-mediated or idiopathic cases. Some of them are easily diagnosed on clinical grounds but some others need extensive and quite expensive diagnostic investigation. The ability to differentiate the clinically distinctive ones, and to prioritize the diagnostic tests, starting with those that are more likely to offer diagnostic information is a challenging task.
Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach to skin diseases with ulcers and sinus tracts.