Dermatolgy & Dermoscopy

In primary care, about 15% of consultations feature a skin problem and approximately two thirds of those referred on are about skin lesions.

Therefore most GPs have opportunities to use a dermatoscope several times a day. 

Dermoscopy should be an essential skill for skin surgeons, and it will gradually become one for all primary care clinicians.

Dermoscopy is particularly useful in the diagnosis of skin lesions. The additional information provided by the microscopic features of specific lesions often provides a firm diagnosis. This allows safe and accurate management of many lesions.  

The first principle of learning dermoscopy is to use a dermatoscope! Study days, online resources, texts and support from colleagues all help, but it is a practical skill that enhances a careful history and  macroscopic examination within the consultation process.

Study days, such as the one provided by the ASPC are ideal to improve knowledge on dermoscopy as well as skin surgery, integrating the collaborative experience and advice of dermatologists and surgeons, many working in community settings.

The photographs illustrate how dermoscopy facilitates lesion diagnosis.

  
   

2025 ASPC Dermatology and Skin Surgery Study Day

This exciting event will take place on Saturday, 12th April 2025 at the Hotel La Tour, Milton Keynes (MK9 3FP) and is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about skin health. The day will offer invaluable insights and learning opportunities and practcal sessions in dermatology, skin surgery and dermoscopy, making it an excellent experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike

The venue is in a fantastic location, just off the motorway, with parking conveniently available next to the hotel.For those traveling by train, the MK train station is only a 10-minute taxi ride away.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Feedback from previous ASPC Dermatology Study days:

It was my pleasure and honour to attend such great dermatoscopy study day, may I record my sincere appreciation to yourself, ASPC team and the sponsors for the huge efforts spent to make it happen. My I take this opportunity and ask if you and ASPC team could facilitate more teaching and study days relevant to skin surgery and dermatoscopy as I will be very interested to attend. My best wishes and kindest regards always.   Dr R G

Thank you for a fantastic course. It was thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you once again!  R

Thank you for Saturday - an excellent study day which was very informative and well run! Is it possible to get a certificate of attendance with CPD hours for my re-validation? Thanks again KB

Thanks for the course. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Thanks J

Thank you for organising and chairing the dermoscopy course. It was very well put together. S