Tropical Dermatology
Speaker: Alix Charles, MD
1 CME Credit
Alix Charles, MD
Alix J. Charles MD is a board certified dermatologist with a passion for patient centered, physician directed medical care. His training began at the Mayo Clinic where he completed medical school and part of his residency before completing his training in dermatology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. As the chairman of the department of Dermatology at Dupage Medical Group, he oversees 18 dermatologists that are part of an 800 physician multi-specialty group that emphasizes efficient and high quality patient care in Illinois. Dr. Charles’ practice encompasses medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, and he sees both pediatric and adult patients. He is a past president of the Chicago Dermatological Society and the Illinois Dermatological Society, and was awarded the Darrel J. Stremler Leadership Award for his role in growing and managing his department. He has a special interest in pigmentary disorders and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures utilizing injectable agents and energy based devices.
What to expect:
- Achieve an appreciation for the breadth of skin conditions that are unique to or frequently encountered in tropical areas.
- Improve knowledge base regarding differential diagnosis of commonly occurring tropical skin disorders.
- Understand the basic treatment methodologies for these commonly encountered tropical skin conditions.
- Understand the similarities between tropical skin conditions and those encountered during general dermatologic practice in the United States of America.
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