Dr. Allison Kirby graduated from the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed a one-year rotating internship at a large private practice in Santa Rosa, California, before beginning her dermatology residency program at Tustin Animal Dermatology Clinic. She completed her residency at the Marina del Rey Animal Dermatology Clinic and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD).
| 9:30 AM-10:20 AM |
Updates from NAVDF 2023This lecture will highlight a select number of the most exciting studies that were presented at the North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum in May 2022. These studies were presented by the current ACVD residents, members of the ACVD college, and other esteemed colleagues. You will be some of the first to know about these new findings from the recent meeting. |
| 10:30 AM-11:20 AM |
Allergic Dermatitis and Role of NutritionOne aspect of dermatology that is often forgotten is the role of nutrition and health of epidermal barrier. There are several new diets on the market particularly formulated to decrease itch and inflammation. This lecture will concentrate on each diets’ formulation to decrease itching in the atopic patient and the studies showing their benefits. |
| 11:30 AM-12:20 PM |
Resistant Pyoderma TreatmentThis lecture will go in depth about the established guidelines for appropriate antibiotic use in the treatment of bacterial folliculitis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus infections. The session will highlight the use of second-tier antibiotics and discuss the monitoring and side effects of which to be aware. Several case studies will be presented to highlight why certain treatments were utilized. |
| 8:00 AM-8:50 AM |
Autoimmune Skin Disease and Immunosuppressive DrugsThis lecture will concentrate on the common auto-immune skin diseases you will see in clinical practice. It will discuss how to obtain a diagnosis, biopsy techniques, and options for therapies. We will discuss how a dermatologist will monitor these cases for long-term success. There will be several case presentations that will highlight novel therapies and difficult cases. |
| 9:00 AM-9:50 AM |
Topical Therapy for Allergic Dermatitis and PyodermaTopical therapy offers an excellent mode of treatment for dermatological disease due to direct access to the tissue. Topical agents can be used as sole treatments for mild or localized disease or as an adjunctive to systemic treatments. With knowledge of available topical therapies, you can better control your patient’s disease process. |
