Diego DaSilva, MD
Diego Ruiz Dasilva is an Ivy-League trained dermatologist who practices at Forefront Dermatology in Virginia Beach, VA. He specializes in chronic pruritus, inflammatory skin diseases, psychodermatology/dysesthesia, skin of color, skin cancer, and aesthetics. He is actively involved in research, extensively published, and is the author of“Dermatology Simplified,” a textbook on general dermatology.
Disclosures: Speakers Bureau/Honoraria: Abbvie, Pfizer, Galderma, Leo Pharma, UCB, Organon, Arcutis
Buchi Neita, PA-C
Buchi Neita is a certified Physician Assistant with Epiphany Dermatology in Peachtree City, Georgia. She brings over 14 years of experience managing the dermatologic needs of patients of all ages, with special interests in acne, eczema, psoriasis, integrative medicine, and disorders affecting skin of color.
Disclosures: Consultant/Advisory Board: Leo Pharma, Sun Pharma, UCB, Sanofi, Arcutis, BMS, Castle
The session “Vitiligo: A Practical Approach for APPs” is supported by an unrestricted, independent, educational grant from Incyte.
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Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Elevate-Derm Alliance. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Continuing Nursing Education
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Continuing PA Education
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